September 8, 2022

South Africa plans special police force to combat illegal miners

Illegal mining has long been a problem in South Africa.

September 8, 2022

Column: China’s August coal and copper imports not as strong as they look

China's imports of major commodities were mixed in August, with ongoing weakness in crude oil and natural gas.

September 8, 2022

The copper market is flashing signs of tight supply

Copper spreads are spiking in a signal that physical supplies remain tight despite global economic headwinds.

September 7, 2022

China’s iron ore imports, stockpiles rise

The world's top iron ore consumer brought in 96.21 million tonnes of the steelmaking raw material last month.

September 7, 2022

China’s copper imports continue at record pace on lower prices

Year to date copper imports are up 8.1% but Shanghai inventories drop to 7-month low.

September 7, 2022

Workers at Chile’s Escondida copper mine threaten to strike

If the demands are not resolved, workers plan stoppages at the world's largest copper mine on Sep. 12 and 14, and then they would initiate an indefinite strike.

September 7, 2022

Gold price near ‘danger zone’ as dollar, treasury yields surge

Bullion had dropped below $1,700 an ounce as central banks globally raise interest rates to combat inflation.

September 7, 2022

EU, US step up Russian aluminum, nickel imports since Ukraine war

EU and US imports of Russia's main base metal products aluminum and nickel during March-June increased by as much as 70%.

September 7, 2022

Column: Chinese speculators crush tin, wiping out two-year rally

The tin price roller coaster ride isn't over yet, writes Andy Home.

September 7, 2022

Standard Lithium retools operations after short seller’s attacks

Company is trying to become the first new US source of lithium for electric vehicle batteries in decades.