November 14, 2024 Soaring demand for copper will help drive mergers, BHP CEO says Demand for copper, a key element in the energy transition, is set to rise by 70% to 100% by 2050, Mike Henry said.
November 14, 2024 Boliden closing in on deal for Lundin’s European mines A deal would cement Boliden’s position as one of Europe’s biggest producers of zinc.
November 14, 2024 China’s copper buyers slash annual contracts with market in flux For 2025, buyers in China will take less refined metal under yearly contracts than they did this year, including from producers like Chilean copper giant Codelco.
November 14, 2024 Lithium in nascent rebound, but long-term outlook is bleak Lithium is enjoying a mini-revival on an uptick in Chinese electric vehicle demand and supply cuts.
November 14, 2024 China producers rush to deliver surplus zinc to Shanghai exchange Producers are rushing to send 30,000-40,000 metric tons of refined zinc to warehouses registered with the Shanghai Futures Exchange ahead of November contract expiry on Friday.
November 14, 2024 LME clearing house unveils reforms, to triple member capital requirements The exchange also said that LME Clear would reduce the amount members have to contribute towards its default fund.
November 14, 2024 Gold Fields may sell smaller mines after Osisko acquisition The Johannesburg-based gold miner is shifting focus to advancing its new Salares Norte mine in Chile.
November 14, 2024 Iron ore price hits 3-week low on firmer supply, softer steel outlook China unveiled tax incentives on home and land transactions on Wednesday, aiming to support its crisis-hit property market.
November 14, 2024 Resolute CEO still held in Mali, diplomatic sources say, as shares suspended The Malian military junta is seeking at least $161 million from the company to settle a tax dispute.
November 13, 2024 Citigroup cuts copper forecast on tariffs risk, China outlook The bank has cut its short-term outlook for copper prices by 11% to $8,500 a ton over the next three months.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
