January 16, 2023 Lithium’s next big risk is grand supply plans falling short With suppliers unable to keep pace, a blistering price rally sent the total spot value of lithium consumption rocketing to about $35 billion in 2022.
January 15, 2023 Goldman raises aluminum forecasts on higher Chinese and European demand The metal will probably average $3,125 a ton this year in London, analysts said.
January 13, 2023 Brazil should work with other countries to curb illegal gold trade, says mining lobby Unregulated mining has destroyed rainforest land and polluted rivers with deadly mercury.
January 13, 2023 Column: Base metals start the new year with depleted inventory The LME global warehouse network held 654,345 tonnes of metal at the end of December, less than half the tonnage registered at the close of 2021.
January 13, 2023 LME data entry error showed copper price down 77% in latest glitch While the final price in the trading ring was set at $9,130 a ton, the LME’s external data feed showed a price of $2,130.
January 13, 2023 Copper exporters to benefit from China reopening, AllianceBernstein says Global markets have yet to price in fully the reopening of China and copper exporters are set to benefit from it.
January 12, 2023 Teck fined $1.6 million for acid spill into Columbia River at Trail smelter operations A judge made the order after the company pleaded guilty to two charges laid under the federal Fisheries Act and one charge laid under the provincial Environmental Management Act.
January 12, 2023 Japanese delegation to visit Canada to meet with battery, mining companies Canada has been seeking to woo foreign investment the EV supply chain.
January 12, 2023 Australia extends run of trade surpluses on metals exports Australia has posted monthly trade windfalls since January 2018, underpinned by sales of iron ore and natural gas.
January 12, 2023 Fosun weighs sale of Belgian diamond-grading firm IGI The Chinese conglomerate is working with Deutsche Bank AG on the potential divestment of the International Gemological Institute.
Copper price spreads ease in sign squeeze will prove short-lived Contracts maturing tomorrow closed at a $2 premium to those expiring a day later, after the one-day spread briefly spiked to a huge premium of $100 a ton. January 21, 2026 | 07:25 am
