January 10, 2024

Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market

The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies are gaining steam among Chinese consumers.

January 9, 2024

AustralianSuper ups stakes in Pilbara Minerals, Endeavour Group

The stake increase makes AustralianSuper the largest stakeholder in Pilbara.

January 9, 2024

Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper

The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8.

January 9, 2024

CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slump

CME's lithium hydroxide contract is cash-settled, therefore easy to use as hedgers do not need to worry about taking delivery of unsuitable grades.

January 9, 2024

Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals

Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.

January 8, 2024

2023 commodities report: winners and losers in the global market

Commodities as a whole had a challenging year, with the group finishing down 12.55% due to a number of factors.

January 8, 2024

Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this year

Demand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are low, and spare production capacity is largely “exhausted,” the veteran analyst said.

January 8, 2024

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

The Western Australia-based junior entered the ASX on the right foot, having raised A$15 million ($10m) on a heavily oversubscribed IPO.

January 8, 2024

Iron ore price at one-week low on faltering demand, steel margins

Iron ore prices declined for a third consecutive session on Monday.

January 8, 2024

Column: Asia thermal coal imports hit record, but supply keeps prices muted

The overall picture for the seaborne thermal coal market in Asia is that supply has risen by enough to offset strong demand by China.