January 20, 2025

LME approves warehousing in Hong Kong, a gateway for metals to China

Hong Kong warehouses will be able to store all six of the main metals traded on the exchange.

January 17, 2025

Rio Tinto and Glencore spoke for months about deal that was once taboo

The news of Glencore and Rio’s discussions “has turned up the temperature on an already simmering M&A environment,” RBC Capital Markets analyst says.

January 17, 2025

Lithium Argentina investors OK Canada exit

The move is expected to become effective Jan. 23, subject to approvals such as a final court order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

January 17, 2025

O3 Mining investor knocks Agnico offer

Agnico, the second-largest gold miner by stock market value, agreed to acquire O3 last month for about C$204 million.

January 17, 2025

CME precious metals stocks soar on Trump tariff threat

Gold stocks in COMEX-approved warehouses have jumped by one-third in the past six weeks.

January 17, 2025

Gold defied spent dollar

Gold has been grinding sideways for the better part of several months now, weighing on sentiment.

January 17, 2025

Copper in longest winning streak since 2017 on China demand hopes

Copper was poised for a second weekly advance after data showed China’s GDP in 2024 expanded 5%.

January 17, 2025

Trump tariff risks fuel a chaotic hunt for gold in London

In recent weeks US prices for gold, silver and other metals have surged above other international benchmarks.

January 17, 2025

Aluminum set for best week in three months on China demand hopes

Data released Friday showed China’s gross domestic product in 2024 expanded 5%.

January 16, 2025

Column: Tin falls back to earth but supply problems haven’t gone away

Investors lost faith in tin's bull narrative towards the end of 2024, slashing bets on a further rally and helping crash the price.