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.

September 29, 2024

The mavericks of metals are back, rocking a $15 trillion market

Despite its significance as the marketplace where global benchmarks for aluminum, copper and nickel are set, the LME and its warehouse system regularly turn into a playground for traders.

September 29, 2024

Sugar giant Cosan mulls selling Vale stake on leverage woes

Cosan has a 4.1% interest in the iron ore producer.

September 27, 2024

Money managers’ bullish bets on gold jump to four-year high

The precious metal reached an all-time high of $2,685.58 an ounce this week.

September 27, 2024

Gold repatriation shifting from north to south

Central banks continue to accumulate gold at record levels.

September 27, 2024

Mercuria blazes trail for energy traders eyeing a metals bonanza

As of Sept. 25, Mercuria was advertising four metals-related jobs on LinkedIn.

September 27, 2024

Gold stocks forge higher

The gold miners’ stocks are forging higher, just achieving their best levels in four years.

September 27, 2024

Vale considers listing base metals business in late 2026

Speaking at the FT Mining Summit, chairman Mark Cutifani said Vale Base Metals could be valued at $40 billion.

September 27, 2024

LME Week: Global metal industry flocks to London for annual shindig

Metal consumers, producers and traders from around the world are arriving in London for the annual industry gathering.