July 10, 2024 Column: China’s refined copper imports remain surprisingly strong China once again holds the key to copper's fortunes as the market waits for the world's largest buyer to shake off its property woes.
July 10, 2024 Gatos Silver soars on record quarterly zinc production Gatos had production of 2.3 million oz. of silver, 19.1 million lb. of zinc and 12 million lb. of lead in Q2 2024.
July 10, 2024 Sprott says new copper fund too small to pose market risk The Sprott Physical Copper Trust, which began trading in June, holds more than 10,000 metric tons of copper in warehouses mostly in Asia.
July 10, 2024 Iron ore’s $100 price floor at risk of collapse from jump in supply A wave of cheap supply starts to build in West Africa.
July 9, 2024 Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.
July 9, 2024 China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears There’s a view that China is likely to provide more support for its economic recovery.
July 9, 2024 Global gold ETFs saw second month of inflows in June, says WGC Gold ETFs saw the inflow of 17.5 metric tons, or $1.4 billion, in June.
July 9, 2024 Ascot shares fall over 10% after financing announcement The Canadian miner is currently focused on commissioning its 100%-owned Premier gold mine in British Columbia.
July 9, 2024 China to launch its first platinum, palladium futures The Guangzhou Futures Exchange will be the first exchange to allow delivery against its contracts in a form used by the main consumers.
July 9, 2024 Hedge fund Elliott challenges court verdict it lost against LME on nickel The LME annulled $12 billion in nickel trades in 2022 when prices shot to records above $100,000 a metric ton in a few hours of chaotic trade.
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