August 14, 2025

Gold price subdued as hot US inflation curbs hopes of larger Fed cut

Traders are now leaning toward a quarter-point move with another in October.

August 14, 2025

Ganfeng, Lithium Argentina merge Salta projects in $1.8B deal

The partners aim to produce up to 150,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate equivalent in three phases of 50,000 tonnes each. 

August 14, 2025

Iron ore slides as China suspends construction ahead of military parade

Futures slid on Thursday after the government ordered the suspension of construction activity ahead of a military parade in Beijing.

August 14, 2025

Column: Zinc market shrugs off low LME stocks as another false signal

Zinc has underperformed the rest of the LME base metals pack all year and is still, uniquely, trading below its year-start price.

August 14, 2025

Antofagasta posts biggest profit margins since 2021

The Chilean miner attributed the gains to an 11% increase in copper output, lower cash costs, and higher prices for copper and gold.

August 13, 2025

Freeport outage brings relief in tight market for copper ore

The plant shutdown in Indonesia has freed up as much as 100,000 tons of semi-processed ores from Grasberg.

August 13, 2025

Gold price inches higher as market ups rate cut bets

The US dollar index hit a more than two-week low, making gold cheaper for overseas buyers.

August 13, 2025

Adani’s new copper smelter in India applies to become LME-listed brand

According to Adani, the $1.2 billion Kutch Copper facility in the western state of Gujarat is the world's biggest single-location plant of its type.

August 13, 2025

Cochilco maintains copper price forecast for 2025 and 2026

Cochilco said Chile's production is expected to reach 5.58 million metric tons this year, a 1.5% increase from last year.

August 13, 2025

Mosaic to sell Brazil potash mine in $27M deal amid tariff and demand pressures

The sale comes as Mosaic grapples with a sharp decline in share price and weaker fertilizer demand across key markets.