November 19, 2024

Higher supplies to the UK lift Swiss October gold exports

Supplies from Switzerland to Britain in October reached the highest level since June 2021.

November 19, 2024

Column: China’s export tax bombshell rocks aluminum market

China's announcement on Friday may have major long-term ramifications for the global aluminum supply chain, writes Andy Home.

November 19, 2024

Gold looks good on Trump tariffs, tax cuts

Donald Trump’s presidential win is likely to be gold positive in the medium term, according to John Reade, chief market strategist for the World Gold Council.

November 19, 2024

Mitsui said to be top bidder for First Quantum mines stake

The Japanese company is considering buying a roughly 20% interest in the Sentinel and Kansanshi mines.

November 19, 2024

Iron ore price at one-week high on softer dollar, pre-holiday stocking

Underpinning prices is some mills kicking off buying seaborne cargoes to meet their production needs over the week-long Chinese New Year holiday break in January.

November 19, 2024

BHP to spend up to $14 billion on Chilean copper expansion

BHP plans to invest $7.3 billion to $9.8 billion in new projects at its Escondida mine alone, starting in 2028.

November 19, 2024

Sayona, Piedmont to create lithium giant in $623m merger

Deal creates North America’s largest hard rock lithium miner, which will be based in Australia and listed on both the ASX and NASDAQ.

November 18, 2024

China’s bid to rein in exports roils aluminum stocks and prices

China’s cancellation of tax relief on exports has left the aluminum industry scrambling to assess the impact on supply flows.

November 18, 2024

Gold price rebounds 2% as Goldman reiterates $3,000 target

Bullion has declined about 7% from a record last month, with losses accelerating after Trump’s victory.

November 18, 2024

Iron ore price flirts with key $100/t level on firm demand, China stimulus hopes

Analysts say near-term demand for iron ore remain strong, supporting prices.