November 7, 2023 Codelco cuts 2024 copper premium to China, changes contract structure The miner has offered to sell copper at a premium of $89 a metric ton to major Chinese clients for its 2024 contracts, a drop of 36% from this year.
November 7, 2023 Peru mine spending at eight-year low signals copper tightening Mining investment in Peru is expected to reach $3 billion to $3.5 billion in 2024, the country’s industry group SNMPE said.
November 7, 2023 Copper, cobalt supplies from Congo stranded by truckers’ strike Already 2,700 trucks carrying around 89,000 metric tons of copper are stuck in Kolwezi.
November 7, 2023 Column: New EU power market, same old problems for metals sector The bloc's power prices have historically been twice those of the US, but are now three or four times higher.
November 7, 2023 China extends run of gold buying that’s helped support prices China topped up its gold holdings for a 12th straight month in October.
November 6, 2023 Gold prices record their strongest October surge in nearly half a century The yellow metal rallied an incredible 7.3% last month to close at $1,983 an ounce, its strongest October since 1978, when it jumped 11.7%.
November 6, 2023 Botswana conducts due diligence on HB Antwerp stake, president says At the height of talks for a new sales contract with De Beers in March, Botswana announced a deal to become a shareholder in HB Antwerp.
November 6, 2023 Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity Another month, another new record for China's primary aluminum production sector.
November 6, 2023 Chile copper production uneven in September – Cochilco Codelco's production slipped 5.3% year-over-year in the month to 116,700 metric tons.
November 6, 2023 Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.
Gold price to glitter again next year despite biggest gain since 1979 Analysts at JP Morgan, Bank of America and Metals Focus now see bullion hitting $5,000 per troy ounce in 2026. December 17, 2025 | 08:56 am