Stjepan Kalinic

Australia's main opposition has proposed a $211 billion taxpayer-funded nuclear power plan. If successful, the turn to nuclear power would be a historic event for one of the largest global commodity producers. "Nuclear power will underpin the economic success of our country for the next century. This will make electricity reliable. It will make it more consistent. It will make it cheaper for Australians, and it will help us decarbonize," Peter Dutton, leader of the center-right Liberal Party, sa

Opposition proposes $211B nuclear power plan for Australia to boost economy, stabilize electricity, and reduce emissions, challenging ruling party.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced a review of a controversial bill to ban open-pit mining. Congress approved the bill in July after debating balancing environmental protection with economic priorities. "Open-pit mining warrants a thorough review, as activities such as sand extraction for cement production and lithium mining—critical for national development—are conducted using this method. It is vital to assess the specifics of the constitutional reform's provisions," Sheinbaum

Barrick Gold Corp may suspend Mali operations due to government blocking gold shipments. CEO faces arrest warrant, impacting country's economy.

Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Finance Minister and Deputy PM, resigns over disagreements with Justin Trudeau on anticipated U.S. tariffs. USD/CAD rose 0.11%.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple AAPL

Stjepan Kalinic , Benzinga Staff Writer December 23, 2024 7:49am 2 min read Comments

Benzinga noted four mining stocks to follow in 2024: Aura Minerals, OceanaGold, Alphamin Resources, and B2Gold. These companies saw mixed results in a year that had some tailwinds like green tech demand, persistent inflation, and record gold prices.

Gold's bullish trend to continue in 2025 due to positive catalysts like central bank purchases, inflation concerns, and Trump's second term as a volatility driver.