December 29, 2023

Copper price dips, but heads for yearly rise on healthy Chinese demand

Investors were divided on the outlook for 2024, with bulls highlighting the prospect for further stimulus in top metals consumer China.

December 29, 2023

Real gold far from peak

Gold is forging into new-record-high territory for the first time in several years.

December 29, 2023

Gold price heads for yearly gain as market eyes rate cuts in 2024

Bullion was steady on the final trading day, putting it on track to end the year about 13% higher.

December 29, 2023

Nickel is year’s biggest metals loser, copper manages small gain

Nickel is poised to post an annual drop of more than 40% on the London Metal Exchange, the biggest decline since 2008.

December 28, 2023

Gold price wavers as US bond markets rally on rate-cut optimism

The precious metal has risen nearly 14% this year, on track for its first annual increase in three years.

December 28, 2023

China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rise in November

China's net gold imports via Hong Kong rose about 37% in November from the previous month.

December 28, 2023

Japan’s JFE takes new tack to tame volatile coking coal prices

Japan's No.2 steelmaker plans to buy more coking coal from the spot market to boost activity and make prices more transparent.

December 28, 2023

Some Japan buyers agree to pay Q1 aluminum premium of $90/t, down 7% Q/Q

Some Japanese aluminium buyers have agreed to pay global producers a premium of $90 per metric ton over the benchmark price for shipments from January to March, down 7% from…

December 28, 2023

Analysis: Gold set for further record prices in 2024 and 2025

Gold prices have been setting annual records for the past three years.

December 28, 2023

China smelters cut Q1 copper guidance price as supply outlook tightens

Mine closures and disruptions tightened the supply outlook.