April 24, 2025

CHART: Price spike doubles value of cobalt EV battery market

Congo’s surprise export ban and collaboration with Indonesia to limit global supply of cobalt sparks rapid reaction in top source of demand.

April 24, 2025

Weir Group posts 5% increase in Q1 orders, reiterates 2025 outlook

Shares of Weir Group traded 4.5% higher in London on the Q1 trading update.

April 24, 2025

Global copper processing controlled by a familiar few

New infographic reveals a stark divide in global copper processing, with China dominating over half of the world's capacity.

April 24, 2025

Newmont stock leads gold miners’ gains as profit tops estimates

Newmont rose as much as 4.2% to $55.40 in New York, outperforming its industry peers as well as gains in spot gold.

April 24, 2025

Nickel market forecast to be in 198,000 ton surplus in 2025, says INSG

World primary nickel production was 3.363 million tonnes in 2023 and 3.526 million tonnes in 2024.

April 24, 2025

Brazil’s Usiminas posts positive results but warns of uncertainty ahead

Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas on Thursday delivered first quarter results above market expectations.

April 24, 2025

US green steel startup raises $129 million amid Trump tariff uncertainty

Colorado-based Electra has raised a total of $214 million from investors including Bill Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

April 23, 2025

Atlanta Fed introduces new GDP estimation model adjusted for gold trade

According to the Atlanta Fed, rising stockpiles of gold have artificially depressed its nowcast model by widening the US trade deficit.

April 23, 2025

Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures

BMI said the contracts will be cash-settled and listed in London on ICE Futures Europe.

April 23, 2025

China’s surprise resilience aids copper as global risks mount

Copper demand in leading market China has proved remarkably resilient this year despite headwinds from the US-led trade war.