MondayJan 06, 2025 8:45 am

Gold: A Resilient and Reliable Investment Amid Technological Disruptions

In an era dominated by technological innovation and the rise of digital assets like bitcoin, gold remains a steadfast pillar of wealth preservation. As the financial landscape evolves with blockchain, decentralized finance, and other digital technologies, gold continues to stand tall as the ultimate safe haven asset (https://ibn.fm/BxmPE). While digital currencies rely on technological infrastructure and constantly compete with each other, gold is a time-tested symbol of stability and wealth preservation—especially during times of crisis and uncertainty. When digital systems falter—such as during black-swan events that halt internet connectivity or when trust is rapidly lost—gold transcends these limitations, offering a…

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FridayJan 03, 2025 10:00 am

Leading Copper Smelters in China Agree to Lower Charges in Q1

Copper’s properties as a corrosion-resistant, extremely malleable high conductor of electricity have made its use in different industries irreplaceable. Sources reveal that major copper smelters in China agreed to lower processing treatment and refining charges for Q1 2025. This move hints at a looming shortage of copper concentrates due to a decrease in the availability or production of copper ore as ore grades continue to decline and demand increases. This argument is supported by the increased price of the red metal on the London Metal Exchange, which rose to $8988 per ton after a 5-week low. During a China Smelters…

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ThursdayJan 02, 2025 10:00 am

US Graphite Producers Want 920% Tariff Imposed on Chinese Graphite

Last week, a coalition of graphite producers in America filed a petition to the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission asking the department to impose tariffs on Chinese imports of synthetic and natural graphite used to manufacture Li-ion battery anode material. In its petition, the American Active Anode Material Producers argued that the 25% tariff that’s currently imposed on Chinese graphite imports was too low. The coalition also asked that an investigation be conducted under America’s antidumping and countervailing duty statutes. This development comes as trade tensions between the United States and China continue escalating following president-elect Trump’s…

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