February 2, 2023

Gold price falls from nine-month peak following Powell’s dovish remarks

Gold retreated on Thursday as the dollar rebounded and some investors locked in profits.

February 2, 2023

Iron ore price at 2-week low as traders reassess demand prospects in China

Iron ore and steel prices in China hit multi-month highs in January as markets rallied from early November.

February 2, 2023

Sojitz to sell stake in Gibraltar copper mine to Taseko

The Japanese trading house said reasons for offloading its interest in the Canadian mine included unstable operations, declining grades and increased risk of environmental liabilities.

February 1, 2023

Copper price falls as China’s reopening boost loses power

“We believe that the early January direction is correct but that the timing is slightly off,” said Saxo Bank.

February 1, 2023

Column: Analysts wary of base metals after China recovery rally

Analysts are cautious that China's recovery may not live up to bullish expectations and that prices have got ahead of themselves.

February 1, 2023

Japan buyers agree to pay Q1 aluminum premiums of $85-$86/t, sources say

The figures are lower than the $99 per tonne paid in the October-December quarter and mark a fifth consecutive quarterly decline.

February 1, 2023

MMG shuts Las Bambas copper mine due to protests

The giant mine, in indefinite care and maintenance from Wednesday, accounts for 2% of the copper produced worldwide.

January 31, 2023

Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal

Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid.

January 31, 2023

Agnico Eagle’s dealmaking brings top gold mines into fold

Yamana shareholders have endorsed a $4.8 billion deal that sees Agnico consolidate the Canadian Malartic mine.

January 31, 2023

Are metals headed for a golden age?

Resource investors predict gold prices could hit record high this year