September 7, 2022

EU, US step up Russian aluminum, nickel imports since Ukraine war

EU and US imports of Russia's main base metal products aluminum and nickel during March-June increased by as much as 70%.

September 7, 2022

Global aluminum producers offer Q4 premiums of $115-$133/t

The lower premium offers reflected weak demand from automakers amid a global supply chain crunch.

September 7, 2022

Column: Chinese speculators crush tin, wiping out two-year rally

The tin price roller coaster ride isn't over yet, writes Andy Home.

September 7, 2022

Standard Lithium retools operations after short seller’s attacks

Company is trying to become the first new US source of lithium for electric vehicle batteries in decades.

September 6, 2022

Aluminum stocks jump as traders eye shift from shortage to glut

Warehouse stockpiles tracked by the LME jumped by 11% on Tuesday, the biggest increase since February.

September 6, 2022

Column: China’s drought intensifies global coal shortage

China's rising coal consumption threatens to worsen a worldwide shortage as power producers in Europe and the United States also turn back to solid fuel in the face of soaring…

September 6, 2022

Copper price rises on weaker dollar, China stimulus

Officials in China said the third quarter of this year is crucial for rolling out stimulus measures and promised fresh policy actions.

September 6, 2022

Aluminum price at 17-month lows as strong dollar overshadows smelter cuts

Strong dollar and worries over economic growth overshadowed production cuts in Europe.

September 6, 2022

Asia coal price hits record as global hunt for fuel escalates

Uncertainty over gas flows to Europe and forecast stronger coal demand from the continent is continuing to propel prices of the fuel.

September 6, 2022

McEwen, Rio Tinto to jointly develop copper project in Nevada

The Canadian gold and silver producer is offering Rio's subsidiary, Kennecott Exploration, a 60% stake in the Elder Creek copper project.