October 24, 2024

Column: US copper imports accelerate in wake of CME squeeze

The May squeeze on the CME copper contract has passed but the impact on global flows of the red metal is still playing out.

October 22, 2024

Opinion: Five actions the next US President can take on day one to boost critical minerals mining

Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a similar but particular approach on the matter.

October 22, 2024

Column: China iron ore imports head for record even as steel output slips

China is likely to import as much as 120 million tonnes this month.

October 21, 2024

China’s steel demand has shrunk to less than half global total

China will account for less than half of global steel consumption in 2024 for the first time in six years, according to the World Steel Association.

October 18, 2024

How resource ‘classification debt’ chips away at miners’ growth and investor trust

Over the past decade, resource misclassification has saddled the mining industry with a costly problem.

October 17, 2024

Economic growth the main driver of long-term gold price, WGC research suggests

According to a new study by the World Gold Council, existing models for estimating gold’s expected returns may have understated its real long-term value.

October 15, 2024

Gold industry sees prices rising to $2,941/oz over 12 months

A poll of delegates at the LBMA conference in Miami also predicted higher prices in a year's time for silver, platinum and palladium.

October 15, 2024

Column: China imports record amount of lead after Shanghai squeeze

China's imports of refined lead surged in August with the country set to be a net importer of the battery metal for the first time since 2020.

October 9, 2024

Column: Zinc facing supply deficit as mine output falls again

A previously anticipated supply surplus of 56,000 tonnes has been updated to a 164,000-tonnes supply deficit.

October 8, 2024

Rio Tinto buys Arcadium for $6.7 billion cash

Rio's offer is at the high end of expectations representing a premium of 90% to Arcadium’s closing price on October 4.