April 23, 2021

Home: Shanghai aluminum soars as China’s production stalls

Shanghai aluminum prices last week hit their highest since 2010 as the Chinese market gears up for a seasonal demand peak.

April 22, 2021

Mining M&A deals top $13 billion in Q1— report

Total deal value saw a 8.3% increase over Q1 2020, TD Securities was top adviser by volume, Goldman Sachs and Perella Weinberg Partners by value.

April 22, 2021

Gold price retreats as US jobs data signals recovery

Applications for state unemployment insurance unexpectedly plunged to a fresh pandemic low, new data shows.

April 22, 2021

US climate goal falls short of European peers and Paris target

To avoid 1.5°C of global warming the US would have to set a 2030 target of more than 57% relative to 2005, according to Climate Action Tracker.

April 22, 2021

Russell: Iron ore and China steel output aren’t sticking to the script

The China steel and iron ore market narrative for 2021 was supposed to be pollution-led curbs on steel, coupled with rising iron ore supply. Neither is happening.

April 21, 2021

RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest gold mines

Located in one of Russia’s most prolific gold mining provinces, Polyus' Olimpiada reigns as the top producing operation.

April 21, 2021

Fate of London metals pit hangs in balance after trader pushback

After months of consultations, the LME’s board will meet Thursday to decide the future of the open-outcry floor.

April 21, 2021

Gold price nears 2-month peak as yields slide

The technical scenario for gold has improved since prices broke above key resistance at $1,750, analyst said.

April 21, 2021

Supply deficit sends palladium price to all-time high

Palladium price has climbed more than 17% in 2021, building on five straight annual gains.

April 21, 2021

Copper extends rally while China looks to stabilise raw material prices

China's industry ministry said the country will take steps to stabilise raw material prices and strengthen supervision of the market after a spike in prices.