April 17, 2024

Short squeeze fears grip tin as LME says it’s watching market

Tin's 25% advance in 2024 puts it well ahead of more closely-watched commodities like copper or crude oil.

April 17, 2024

Global silver deficit to rise in 2024 due to higher demand, lower supply

The global silver deficit is expected to rise by 17% to 215.3 million troy ounces in 2024, according to the Silver Institute.

April 16, 2024

Shares in two Australian miners surge on government loans

The Australian government will provide a combined A$585 million to Alpha HPA and Renascor Resources.

April 16, 2024

Rio Tinto’s first-quarter iron ore shipments fall 5%, missing estimates

Mine depletion in its Yandicoogina mine in Western Australia contributed to the fall in shipments.

April 16, 2024

Gold price holds near record as traders overlook delayed cuts scenario

The precious metal remains in a weeks-long uptrend as investors seek safety amid growing geopolitical tensions.

April 16, 2024

Gina Rinehart builds stake in Lynas Rare Earths

Rinehart amassed a 5.82% stake in Lynas via her private company Hancock Prospecting Ltd.

April 16, 2024

McEwen Mining to buy remaining stake in Timberline Resources

McEwen currently owns around 3.3% of the company.

April 16, 2024

Trafigura CEO says copper must surpass $10,000 to meet demand

Jeremy Weir made his comments Tuesday during a presentation at the CRU World Copper Conference in Santiago.

April 16, 2024

Nornickel says new Western sanctions raise risk of metals market disruption

Nornickel intends to remain a "reliable supplier of products" and will continue to fulfil all its contractual obligations, said the company.

April 15, 2024

Copper price at fresh high as satellite data shows sharp Chinese smelter cutbacks

China’s Copper Smelter Purchase Team appears to be making good on promises of cutbacks with end-March inactivity at refiners jumping to 12.8% compared to 4.1% a year ago.