April 3, 2024

China’s coal price slump likely to persist until start of summer

Beijing has prioritized coal production in recent years to avoid a repeat of a power crunch in 2021.

April 2, 2024

Aura Minerals shares gain as miner ups gold reserves nearly 24%

The Central and South America-focused company says it added 2.4 million oz. gold, or 21%, to measured and indicated resources over the 2022 statement.

April 2, 2024

Franco-Nevada backs Scottie with $7 million royalty, share purchase

The company plans to use the proceeds primarily at its Scottie gold project in British Columbia.

April 2, 2024

Tullett Prebon launches battery metals trading desk

Tullett currently trades base metals such as copper, aluminum and zinc listed on the London Metal Exchange.

April 2, 2024

Korea Zinc agrees 40% fee cut to turn Teck’s mined zinc into metal

Teck has agreed to pay Korea Zinc $165 per metric ton, a three-year low, to turn its zinc concentrate into refined metal.

April 2, 2024

Lithium trading hits record on CME as funds seize budding market

The drop in lithium prices has flipped the market into a contango, creating opportunities for funds.

April 2, 2024

Iron ore’s reset to $100 heralds China’s new economy shift

Iron ore’s weakness comes amid tentative signs that the wider economy is beginning to heal.

April 2, 2024

Shanghai exchange to work on nickel futures internationalization

The Shanghai exchange will look to take advantage of restructuring in the global nickel pricing system, its deputy general manager said.

April 2, 2024

Deutsche Bank says Glencore may weigh listing move to US

The firm’s primary listing could come into focus due to a lack of shareholder support for a plan to split off its coal business and list it separately in New…

April 2, 2024

Copper price rallies amid rising optimism on Chinese economic outlook

Investors are becoming more optimistic about the world’s second-largest economy after the official March manufacturing purchasing figures.