January 19, 2023

Copper price on the way up, but with many ‘ifs’

Long copper positions are building on both the LME and the COMEX.

January 19, 2023

LME CEO says nickel reforms to be implemented ‘relatively quickly’

Trading volumes at the LME have been slowly declining primarily due to increased competition from the OTC markets.

January 18, 2023

Alcoa drops as shipments seen stagnating on shaky demand

The largest US aluminum producer expects to ship between 2.5 million and 2.6 million tonnes this year.

January 18, 2023

BHP expects China to underpin commodities demand in 2023

Its view contrasts with that of Rio Tinto, which said this week that China's reopening could raise near-term risks of labour and supply-chain shortages.

January 18, 2023

Molybdenum price in Europe hits record high

"There is zero availability on the ground and some people actually flew some material from China."

January 18, 2023

Mubadala says Emirates Global Aluminium IPO may happen this year

The Middle East’s biggest producer of aluminum may sell shares to the public as soon as the third quarter of 2023.

January 18, 2023

Copper price highest since June on China optimism

Investors believe China's lifting of covid-19 restrictions will enable its economy to bounce back from last year's slump.

January 18, 2023

Iron ore price rises while China warns against speculation

China's state planner issued its third warning this month against excessive speculation.

January 18, 2023

Column: Funds jump back into copper, betting on Chinese recovery

The funds' sudden return is a sign that many are betting on a sunnier outlook, writes Andy Home.

January 18, 2023

CHARTS: LME zinc stocks plunge to 1989 low, but Chinese levels rebound

Shutdowns of European smelters due to high power prices have been a key reason behind low LME stocks.