US Elections

September 15, 2024 4:04 PM

Arizona’s battle over crucial copper mine poised to sway US election

Native American opposition to Rio Tinto and BHP's Resolution Copper mine could prove crucial for the 2024 U.S. presidential vote in the battleground state of Arizona, underscoring the high tension over where best to extract critical minerals for the energy transition. The mine would, if built, supply more than a quarter of America's appetite for copper and be a key part of Washington's efforts to eat into China's role as the world's largest copper processor and consumer. The U.S. imports nearl...

September 16, 2024 3:28 PM

India sees gold demand surge after duty cut as US elections and fed rate cut loom

As global markets brace for potential economic turbulence, the outlook for gold has become increasingly uncertain with the upcoming US elections and possible Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts, according to the World Gold Council. The global shift towards gold as a hedge against macroeconomic risks is mirrored in India, where uncertainty surrounding the US elections and potential rate cuts has driven up demand for safe-haven assets like gold. This has led to heightened activity in the gol...

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

US Elections: New indictment filed against Trump for 2020 election actions

Special Counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a revised indictment against former President Donald Trump, refining the charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. While retaining the core allegations, the superseding indictment omits certain elements in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on immunity. Sharing a post on his X, Smith said, "A superseding indictment was filed in the DC election interference case today. It streamlines the charges and supporting evidence ...