Words by Tony Featherstone.
Copper’s increasing use in renewable-energies arena ensures a bright long-term future.
Iron ore slips below $US100/tonne
The price of iron ore futures has dropped below US$100 ($137.60) a tonne on the Singapore Exchange as shipments from Port Hedland in Western Australia also continue to decline.
Annual gold production on track to beat 2020
Global gold production is edging higher as demand in the June quarter bounced back to levels seen last year following an increase in consumer investment, World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) latest trends report has revealed.