April 19, 2022

IMF says LME governance needs strengthening after nickel fiasco

The LME said at the time that it took action after the nickel price spike posed a systemic risk to its market.

April 19, 2022

Alphamin kicks off potential sale as tin prices surge

Alphamin announced in November it was seeking a strategic review to maximize shareholder value.

April 19, 2022

Gold price drops as stronger dollar, yields weigh on safe havens

"In the near term, we might see some pull back in gold," an analyst said.

April 19, 2022

Commodity stocks oust financials as Canadian market heavyweights

Energy and materials companies now constitute about 31.07% of the S&P/TSX Composite Index, surpassing Canada's banks, insurers and asset managers.

April 18, 2022

A coal tycoon is making billions in a world aiming to go green

Coal producers have been on a tear recently, an unexpected development for the industry most responsible for carbon emissions.

April 18, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine puts global energy transition at crossroad

In some ways, the war is slowing the shift and giving old energy new life.

April 18, 2022

Copper price rises despite covid-19 worries in China

The country’s largest producer of the metal said it had halted production at its mining unit to comply with local government virus restrictions.

April 18, 2022

Gold price hits 5-week high as war, inflation continue to boost safe havens

After capping a second weekly gain, bullion climbed as much as 1% earlier in the day following price increases in both oil and natural gas.

April 15, 2022

China iron ore futures gain on demand recovery hopes

Benchmark iron ore futures in China surged nearly 4% on Friday, erasing most of the week's losses, as mills ramped up production.

April 14, 2022

Gold upleg strengthening

This secular gold bull’s latest upleg is strengthening, as traders gradually diversify into the yellow metal.