Gold has captured investors’ attention, with the price rocketing 82 per cent over the past year. Although that pales in comparison to the 179 per cent rise in the silver price. But while gold and silver grabbed the headlines, other metals have also soared, with platinum up 127 per cent in 2025, palladium up 78 per cent, lithium up 65 …
Continue ReadingGold‘s appeal as it draws support from the widening conflict in the Middle East is expected to remain intact even if some investors have favoured the dollar as their preferred safe haven, traders and analysts said. They added that a sharp fall in gold prices on Tuesday was likely to draw in buyers. A flight to safety lifted the dollar index =USD by 0.5% …
Continue ReadingSeeking to lessen its dependence on China for rare earth elements—which are essential for magnet production—Japan is currently negotiating with India. The discussions focus on a joint exploration for rare earth deposits located in the desert state of Rajasthan, according to a Reuters report. Joint exploration and deposit According to India’s Mines Minister, G. Kishan Reddy, three hard rock rare earth …
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