May 9, 2025

Copper price supported by Chinese demand, tariff hiatus, easing of geopolitical tensions

There are several reasons for copper’s reversal of fortune.

May 9, 2025

Vedanta copper operation taps South Africa’s RMB to help raise debt

The company has hired Rand Merchant Bank to help raise as much as $1 billion in debt financing.

May 9, 2025

Copper price rises on ongoing supply strain in China

Chinese buyers continue to face challenges securing copper in a constrained market.

May 9, 2025

Gold overtakes stocks as second-favorite long-term investment: US poll

Gold has surpassed equities as the second most popular long-term investment choice amongst Americans, according to the latest poll by Gallup.

May 8, 2025

China’s copper concentrate imports at record high as more smelters prepare to open

Copper inventories on the Shanghai Futures Exchange are expected to fall again this week, according to traders, with the swift drawdown likely to lift prices and increase the incentive for…

May 8, 2025

Gold reserves in London vaults rise in April as bullion returns from US

The London Bullion Market Association said on Thursday that gold held in London vaults totalled 8,536 metric tons at the end of April, up 0.6% from the previous month.

May 8, 2025

Iron ore price falls as China steel body says output curbs underway

China announced in March it would push the steel industry to limit output.

May 8, 2025

Cordoba sells remaining half of Alacrán copper project, stock halted

The Alacrán project is positioned to be Colombia's largest copper mine.

May 8, 2025

Nutrien misses first-quarter profit estimates on lower prices

The top potash producer was impacted by lower prices and higher energy costs.

May 8, 2025

De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox

Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan.