October 15, 2024 Central bankers make rare comments in favor of bigger gold stash Reserve managers from the central banks of Mexico, Mongolia and Czech Republic on Monday sang the praises of bigger holdings.
October 15, 2024 Column: China imports record amount of lead after Shanghai squeeze China's imports of refined lead surged in August with the country set to be a net importer of the battery metal for the first time since 2020.
October 14, 2024 Gold price swings as traders await Fed’s decision on interest rates Gold is up by more than 25% this year, with rate-cut optimism fueling recent gains.
October 14, 2024 Aluminum squeeze unravels on LME, easing pressure on sellers For months, the October aluminum contract has been a focal point for traders due to its steep premium to later-dated futures.
October 14, 2024 China iron ore imports lifted by lower prices, demand hopes China, the world's largest iron ore consumer, brought in 104 million metric tons last month, the highest level since January.
October 14, 2024 China copper imports climb 15% on seasonal demand, brighter outlook "Buying emerged in the first two weeks when prices were relatively low," He Tianyu, a copper analyst at commodity research house CRU, said.
October 14, 2024 MBK, Young Poong secure over 5% stake in Korea Zinc MBK and Young Poong had conducted a tender offer to purchase up to 14.6% of Korea Zinc shares, for an estimated price tag of up to $1.85 billion.
October 14, 2024 China’s Sept rare earth exports curbed by rising domestic demand, prices The world's largest producer of rare earths last month shipped 4,181 metric tons of the 17 minerals.
October 14, 2024 Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76 billion during Q3 as gold miners climb the rankings and Chinese mining stocks get a late boost.
October 14, 2024 Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricing China is locking in steps to shape the pricing of the vast quantities of industrial metals it produces and consumes, with moves to attract foreign firms to trade on Shanghai's…
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