November 18, 2022 Copper price set for weekly drop on demand concerns, stronger dollar Asian stock markets were cautious and the dollar was set for a weekly gain.
November 18, 2022 China’s October aluminum imports drop 34% amid rising supply, weak demand The country brought in 196,460 tonnes, including primary metal and unwrought, alloyed aluminum, last month.
November 17, 2022 Silver heads for biggest deficit in decades, Silver Institute says Global demand for silver is expected to rise 16% this year to 1.21 billion ounces, according to the Silver Institute.
November 17, 2022 Rio to pursue Turquoise bid after ending talks with minority shareholders Rio said it will proceed with the acquisition of the 49% stake in Turquoise and will work with the special committee for a new shareholder meeting.
November 17, 2022 LME raises initial margins on nickel by 28% after volatility A notice released on Wednesday said the initial margin for nickel would climb to $6,100 a tonne effective after close of business on Friday.
November 17, 2022 South Africa’s PIC won’t sell stake key to platinum takeover battle South Africa’s Public Investment Corp. said it’s decided against selling its shares in Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd.
November 17, 2022 Lucara extends sales deal with HB by 10 years It allows Lucara sell its +10.8 carat diamond production from Karowe mine, which account for 60% to 70% of its revenue.
November 17, 2022 SQM expects high lithium prices to stay put The world's second largest lithium miner also forecast global demand of the battery metal to grow this year by at least 40%.
November 16, 2022 South Africa’s competition tribunal approves Impala-RB Platinum merger The tribunal said the conditions include Impala honouring its current contracts and securing commercial terms for the renewal of contracts.
November 16, 2022 LME steps up scrutiny of nickel trading as prices swing wildly Nickel plunged by more than more than 10% in London, rapidly eroding a sharp weekly gain.
CHART: Friday massacre for mining stocks but copper price pulls out of nosedive Historic down day for gold and silver prices caused double digit losses for precious metals stocks but copper miners came off relatively lightly. January 30, 2026 | 06:21 pm
