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Turning mercury into gold? A US start-up says it has just done it

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Economy

Aluminium prices slip as Trump weighs tariff rollback

The metal fell in morning trade alongside zinc, nickel, and lead as investors digested reports the White House could ease duties ahead of November’s midterms.

13 February 2026

Smart Regions

In Sweden, organic steel production is already in progress

In partnership with the European Commission

The CO₂-free production revolution is coming to heavy industry. In Sweden, SSAB, the country's leading steel mill, has kicked off this radical shift. By the end of 2029 it will produce green steel, in a compact plant with an electric arc furnace.

19 January 2026

Markets

Silver’s record run fuelled by possible Fed shake-up and tariff fears

Silver prices have roughly doubled this year, climbing over $60 an ounce, pushed up by a supply deficit, tariff uncertainty, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

10 December 2025

Markets

Gold climbs above $4,000 in a record move - what is behind the rally?

The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday as economic uncertainty pushes investors towards safe haven assets.

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Markets

Gold futures rise after report Trump has placed tariffs on gold bars

The futures reached a record high on Friday after the US reportedly placed tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars.

Economy

Investing in metals: Will silver surpass its 2011 all-time high?

Silver has surged to its highest level since early 2012, fuelling speculation that it might surpass its all-time high of near $50. With strong industrial demand, tightening supply, and rising investor interest, the metal may be in the early stages of a renewed bull run.

Markets

Gold price hits record high: What’s behind the precious metal’s rally?

Gold prices have surged almost 31% so far this year already, driven by rising safe haven demand and an increasingly volatile global economy.

Markets

Copper prices near an all-time high. What is behind the rally?

The copper price surged toward an all-time high on concerns of potential Trump tariffs, alongside China’s stimulus measures. A weak US dollar may have also added to its rally.

Markets

European mining stocks plunge as metal prices tumble

Global mining stocks have declined as metal prices fell, driven by a strong US dollar and disappointing details from China's latest stimulus measures.

13 November 2024

The Big Question

‘Geologically blessed’: How to build a battery without China

“We very often confuse availability with reliability,” says Kazakhstan’s minister for industry.

28 October 2024

Markets

Markets round-up: China growth measures drive up European stocks

Chinese stimulus policies boosted stock markets across Europe, particularly in sectors more exposed to Chinese consumer demand, such as luxury and automotive stocks. Both the Euro Stoxx 600 and the DAX reached new record highs.

27 September 2024

Markets

Metal prices soar as Fed and China’s stimulus ignites market activity

Metal prices surged, with gold reaching a new record and silver briefly hitting a 12-year high following central banks' easing policies. Copper also experienced a price rally amid China's additional stimulus measures. However, the price rise may not end here.

27 September 2024

Markets

How China's sluggish property market is hitting global mining stocks

Major global mining stocks have underperformed in the past three months due to a sharp decline in iron ore and copper prices, as China's weak demand is likely to persist.

Markets

Pound, euro, and gold surge as US dollar weakens

Both the euro and the British pound surged further against the US dollar, while gold prices hit a fresh high before pulling back on Wednesday. The dollar's weakness may continue to exert upside pressure on currencies and metal prices amid growing expectations of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Markets

Rate-cut hopes add sparkle for gold and silver as prices rise

Precious metal prices gained amid growing bets for central banks to commence rate-cut cycles, with gold and silver rising toward the all-time highs seen in May.

Markets

Markets weekly round-up: Global market rally runs out of steam

Major global stock indices are heading towards a negative weekly close as concerns about "higher-for-longer" interest rates weigh on market sentiment.