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.
October 4, 2024 Lithium firms’ shares rise after Rio Tinto buyout rumour The acquisition talk comes as Rio faces challenges in developing its Jadar lithium project in Serbia.
October 4, 2024 Global Atomic shares rise on progress update for Dasa uranium mine in Niger An unnamed US development bank is pledging to approve a $295 million loan covering 60% of Dasa’s costs.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
