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.

April 2, 2024

Gold Fields begins gold production at new Chilean mine

The almost $1.2bn Salares Norte mine faced some unique challenges, including relocating a handful of endangered rodents, rocketing costs and technical delays.

April 1, 2024

Underperforming precious metals and copper stocks poised to correct

Demand is being driven by strong central bank buying, with developing nations in particular stocking up on bullion as insurance.

April 1, 2024

Iron ore price swings near $100 as traders mull fragile China recovery

Disappointment over demand has coincided with a period of relatively abundant supply.

April 1, 2024

Gold price hits another all-time high as Fed-fuelled rally continues

A host of positive drivers have pushed up bullion by around 14% since the middle of February.

April 1, 2024

Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February

Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.

March 30, 2024

Nornickel says some EU clients refuse to buy products made of Russian metal

Although Nornickel itself and its metals are not a target of Western sanctions some consumers are voluntarily shunning deals for its metals and of products made from Russian raw materials.

March 29, 2024

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.