April 25, 2022

Russia’s war is turbocharging the world’s addiction to coal

The world’s addiction to coal, a fuel many thought would soon be on the way out, is now stronger than ever.

April 25, 2022

Gold price slips below $1,900 as rate hike fears get better of safe haven metal

Mobility restrictions in China are also weighing on physical demand for gold, an analyst said.

April 25, 2022

Iron ore price plunges nearly 9% on demand woes

The most-traded iron ore on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange for September delivery tumbled almost 11%.

April 25, 2022

Copper price crashes through $10,000 as hedge funds turn most bearish in two years

Hedge funds are shorting copper the most since May 2020 as China doubles down on its zero-covid policy.

April 22, 2022

LME abandons attempt to crack gold market

The decision will come as little surprise to the market, given the contracts haven’t traded since 2020.

April 22, 2022

Gold stocks still running

Both gold stocks’ technicals and fundamentals are strong and still improving, with gold itself continuing to power higher on balance.

April 22, 2022

The diamond world is scrambling to keep buying Russian gems

The disruptions around Russian diamonds are being felt through the global industry, which was already facing a shortage of rough stones even before the war in Ukraine.

April 22, 2022

Gold price en route to weekly loss with Fed eyeing big rate hikes

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said a half-point interest rate increase “will be on the table.”

April 22, 2022

Copper price down on China’s covid-19 worries

China's zero tolerance approach to covid has seen banks slash their growth forecasts for the country.

April 22, 2022

Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal

The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of the country’s natural resources, including copper and lithium.