December 1, 2022 Visualizing the world’s largest copper producers Chile is the top copper producer in the world, with 27% of global copper production.
December 1, 2022 Volkswagen, Mercedes are in Canada’s sights for EV deals Canadian business groups have been sounding the alarm over massive tax credits contained in the US Inflation Reduction Act to encourage electric vehicle production.
December 1, 2022 Congo agreed to pay Gertler’s company $250m in resources deal The Israeli businessman is accused of leveraging his friendship with former Congo President Joseph Kabila to secure lucrative mining deals.
December 1, 2022 CME cobalt contract use soars above LME as big players join Consumers, producers, commodity traders, brokers and banks are backing the CME's cash-settled contract as they want a liquid instrument to hedge cobalt.
December 1, 2022 In Peru’s hills, an artisanal miner boom frustrates Big Copper’s plans The rise of artisanal copper mining is threatening billions in new investments by mining companies in Peru.
December 1, 2022 Investors with $30 trillion to push companies on human rights, social issues Plan to focus first on metals & mining, renewables sectors.
November 30, 2022 Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August.
November 30, 2022 Ex-JPMorgan gold trader faces final trial in spoofing saga Christopher Jordan’s trial starting Wednesday is part of a long crackdown by the US on market manipulation since the 2008 financial crisis.
November 30, 2022 Barclays coal plan exposes reach of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act The bank now expects to phase out its financing of thermal coal power in the US five years earlier than planned.
November 30, 2022 WTO backs EU in nickel dispute; Indonesia plans appeal The EU launched its initial complaint in November 2019 against the export restrictions on raw materials.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am