February 6, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger

Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea he floated two years ago of merging Sibanye with its South African peers.

February 6, 2023

US plans 200% tariff on Russia aluminum as soon as this week

The move against aluminum also continues efforts by the US and European Union to blunt Russia’s role as global commodities powerhouse.

February 3, 2023

Fed gold anomaly unwinding

Gold has behaved strangely over this past year, largely ignoring the biggest inflation super-spike since the 1970s.

February 3, 2023

Aerospace, electronic demand drive hafnium’s 400% record surge

The metal is valued for its anti-corrosive properties and used to make control rods for nuclear reactors.

February 3, 2023

Gold price drops to 3-week low on solid US jobs data

Spot gold fell 2.3% to $1,869.49 per ounce by noon ET.

February 3, 2023

Column: China’s zinc and lead exports plug Western supply gaps

China's shift to net exporter of both metals is a rare inversion of historical trade patterns.

February 3, 2023

Zinc price slumps on jump in inventories and weak Chinese demand

Inventories in warehouses registered with the Shanghai Futures Exchange have more than doubled over the last two weeks.

February 3, 2023

Iron ore price retreats on China demand rethink, price curbs worry

"Iron ore is facing pressure from price control, so pay attention to policy risks," Sinosteel analysts said.

February 2, 2023

Copper price rebounds as Fed messaging weakens the dollar

Demand shows little sign of improving, however, with Chinese import premiums falling.

February 2, 2023

Sprott launches four new ETFs focused on critical minerals

Sprott has now launched six ETFs under its energy transition fund suite.