October 1, 2024

Eros Resources to merge with Canadian mining rivals

Eros would merge with MAS Gold and Rockridge Resources to develop copper and gold projects in the province of Saskatchewan.

October 1, 2024

Wyloo to sell its low-carbon metal on Metalshub platform

In March, Wyloo said that if the LME failed to launch a green nickel contract, the industry would have to look for another trading venue.

October 1, 2024

Firms substituting cheaper aluminum for copper, trend growing

Currently, the price of copper is 3.8 times that of aluminum.

September 30, 2024

Aluminum spread jumps again as traders eye Trafigura position

Traders are also focusing on a single large long position in the October aluminum contract, which is held by Trafigura.

September 30, 2024

Investors’ allocation to metals sector seen growing

Some investors who already have energy transition equities in their portfolio could benefit from having metals as a hedge for those stocks, one analyst says.

September 30, 2024

Column: Study Group has a sobering message for copper bulls

There's no shortage of copper, according to the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), which has just updated its supply and demand forecasts.

September 30, 2024

BHP projects copper demand to rise by 1 million tonnes annually until 2035

The company estimates that $250 billion in investment will be required over the next decade to address the widening gap between copper supply and demand.

September 30, 2024

Iron ore futures surge to nearly 3-month high on China’s fresh property stimulus

China's central bank on Sunday said it would tell banks to lower mortgage rates for existing home loans before Oct. 31.

September 30, 2024

Elevated alumina prices to feed on China aluminum producer profits

China's aluminum producers have made rising profits due to elevated prices of the metal.

September 30, 2024

Copper takes top spot again as best prospect at LME seminar

Copper got 46% of votes in an informal poll at the LME Seminar on which base metal is likely to have most upside.