July 5, 2021 Gold price boosted by recovery in central bank buying A rebound in central bank buying — which had dropped to the lowest in a decade — has bolstered the prospects for gold prices.
July 5, 2021 Chile’s ex-finance chief vies for presidency with tough message Ignacio Briones warned that this year’s strong economic recovery won’t be sustainable unless the country sends the right signals to investors abroad.
July 2, 2021 Royalties reform could dampen investors’ appetite for Chile’s copper sector – report Wood Mackenzie sees little near-term impact, but warns of long-term risk.
July 2, 2021 Unrelenting coal demand poses challenge to climate goals The dirtiest of fuels countries are racing to phase out is enjoying booming demand.
July 1, 2021 Shortages flagged for critical EV materials lithium and cobalt As the world moves to meet stringent targets for cutting carbon emissions, demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel vital for electric vehicle batteries will soar.
June 30, 2021 Gold price to see worst month in over four years The metal is trading near the lowest since April after the Fed pulled forward its forecasts for interest rate hikes.
June 30, 2021 CHART: Study predicts over 400% increase in copper, lithium, nickel battery demand BloombergNEF turns super bullish about metals demand for batteries – ups forecast 35% to 2.7 terawatt hours per year by 2030 as electric cars take off.
June 30, 2021 Steel sector may be saddled with up to $70bn in stranded assets – report Blast furnaces using coal could become unnecessary or inoperable, resulting in "stranded assets" worth $47 billion to $70 billion, the Global Energy Monitor said.
June 30, 2021 US EPA weighs Taseko copper mining process akin to fracking The Canadian firm wants to use a process that involves injecting sulfuric acid and water deep underground to break up a mineral deposit.
June 30, 2021 Russell: Iron ore quality premium widens to record amid China demand, lower inventories The spread between low- and high-grade iron ore has blown out to the highest on record in dollar terms, suggesting Chinese steel mills are trying to maximise output by using…
Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. December 20, 2025 | 06:23 am
