April 30, 2025

Copper price slumps on selloff ahead of Chinese holiday

Copper prices fell sharply as traders rushed to close positions ahead of China’s five-day Labour Day.

April 30, 2025

Q1 gold demand soars to highest since 2016: WGC

Total gold demand reached 1,206 tonnes in the first three months of 2025, a 1% increase from the same period a year ago.

April 30, 2025

Glencore stock plummets after copper production drops 30%

Glencore stock trading in the US down nearly 10% despite maintaining copper guidance and saying volatile commodities trade "presents opportunities".

April 30, 2025

Annual gold price forecast tops $3,000 for first time: Reuters poll

The poll of 29 analysts and traders returned a median forecast of $3,065 per troy ounce of gold for this year, up from $2,756 predicted three months ago.

April 30, 2025

Global copper surplus to more than double in 2025 – ICSG

The International Copper Study Group forecasts global copper surplus to reach 289,000 tonnes in 2025.

April 30, 2025

London Metal Exchange scraps OTC trade plan, to hike fees instead

The new proposals are designed to modernise the 148-year-old exchange.

April 30, 2025

Record gold prices help keep China’s copper smelters going despite losses

Surging prices for gold and other byproducts are keeping China's copper smelters afloat.

April 30, 2025

Zijin Mining eyes gold unit spin-off with Hong Kong listing

Zijin Mining plans to list overseas gold assets in Hong Kong under a new subsidiary, Zijin Gold International.

April 30, 2025

Botswana economy hit hard as diamond slump deepens

Botswana plans spending cuts amid falling diamond demand and a widening deficit, while seeking a larger stake in De Beers.

April 29, 2025

Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand

Codelco previously said uncertainty around tariffs had prompted more copper shipments to the United States.