May 16, 2024 Copper short squeeze in New York is rocking metals markets A massive dislocation between the prices for copper traded in New York and other commodity exchanges has rocked the global market.
May 16, 2024 Chinchillas throw new wrench in Gold Fields’ Chile plans Gold Fields has 10 days to prove there are no rodents living in the Salares Norte mine area or it will face fresh sanctions.
May 15, 2024 BHP shareholders see room for one more sweetened Anglo bid Shareholders in both companies interviewed by Bloomberg said there was still likely to be some room for a sweetened offer before a May 22 cut-off.
May 15, 2024 Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources.
May 15, 2024 Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities.
May 15, 2024 Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit record US Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb.
May 14, 2024 Brazil states ask court to double what Vale, BHP should pay for dam burst Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo states have asked a court to order Vale and BHP to pay a total 100 billion reais.
May 14, 2024 US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year.
May 14, 2024 Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court The Resolution Copper project, a partnership between Rio and BHP, would supply more than a quarter of US copper.
May 14, 2024 Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026.
Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force. December 15, 2025 | 03:09 pm
