October 7, 2024 Column: Energy transition story rekindles fund interest in metals A potential return of heavyweight investment flows to the sector could be as powerful a price driver as physical supply shortages.
October 7, 2024 Aluminum market squeeze intensifies amid LME delays and rising costs The market has also been eyeing a large long position in October contracts held by Trafigura Group.
October 7, 2024 Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says EV sales have slowed for reasons including a lack of charging infrastructure and concerns about resale values.
October 7, 2024 Iron ore price rally continues Iron ore rose — adding to two big weekly gains — on speculation China’s top economic planner will unveil more stimulus measures on Tuesday.
October 7, 2024 Hedge fund Elliott loses appeal against dismissal of LME nickel lawsuit Judge ruled that the extreme price movement was "a once in a generation event" and that the LME acted lawfully in cancelling the trades.
October 7, 2024 Costco’s gold bars fly off shelves as bullion prices smash records Costco is the “one bright spot” in the consumer gold-buying market, analyst says.
October 7, 2024 Metals markets eye China reopening for stimulus rally cues There are still concerns that Beijing will need to act even more to restore China to its status as the growth engine for major commodities.
October 6, 2024 TotalEnergies considers foray into copper trading The French firm is considering a move to expand its oil trading operations into metals to capitalize on the global energy transition.
October 4, 2024 Silver miners struggle to keep up with demand Silver demand has outstripped supply for three straight years and the Silver Institute projects another market deficit in 2024.
October 4, 2024 Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium The deal would vault Rio into one of the world's largest suppliers of the battery metal, behind only Albemarle and SQM.
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
