November 24, 2023 Panama’s top court to rule on First Quantum copper mine fate The Supreme Court of Panama is expected to rule on several constitutional challenges to the contract signed by the Canadian miner.
November 23, 2023 Uranium sector ‘scrambling’ to fill supply gap The price of uranium will hit triple-digits for the first time since 2007 as nations weaning off oil and seeking energy security deplete nuclear fuel supplies, says investment fund.
November 23, 2023 Global gold producers’ sector credit remains stable — report Gold producer financial metrics remain strong for respective ratings partially driven by a period of high gold prices beginning in 2020, Fitch says.
November 23, 2023 China to tighten oversight on iron ore market after price rally The state planner issued a similar warning in early September.
November 23, 2023 Nickel price at lowest since 2021 on oversupply concerns The global nickel market had a surplus of 23,900 metric tons in September.
November 23, 2023 Column: Copper supply rethink as smelter treatment charges fall The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount of raw material is at the forefront of many Chinese producers' minds.
November 23, 2023 Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the mine's throughput capacity to 36 million tonnes per year by the final quarter of 2024.
November 23, 2023 Trafigura plan to take lead from LME system sparked price spike – sources Benchmark lead prices on the LME touched a 10-month high on Monday.
November 23, 2023 Lithium price rout deepens with battery metal now down 75% this year Chinese prices of lithium carbonate are down 20% so far this month.
November 22, 2023 Russian gold miner Uzhuralzoloto raises $78 million in Moscow IPO Russia's fourth-largest gold miner has shrugged off British sanctions on its owner, Konstantin Strukov, to push ahead with the listing.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
