March 16, 2022

Energy traders lobby for urgent funds to avoid liquidity crisis

The European Federation of Energy Traders is petitioning for “emergency funding mechanisms” in order to prevent some traders from experiencing liquidity problems.

March 16, 2022

Gold price bounces back after Fed’s rate hike announcement

Benchmark 10-year US treasury yields are approaching the highest in almost three years, placing further pressure on bullion.

March 16, 2022

Copper price rises on Peru supply disruption worries

Southern Copper plans to import copper concentrate after protests halted operations at its Cuajone mine.

March 16, 2022

The $140 billion question: Can Russia sell its huge gold pile?

Bank of Russia expanded its gold reserves almost sixfold since the mid-2000s.

March 16, 2022

Nickel price chaos continues – LME trading halted after only 1,236 tonnes change hands

Nickel price drops to limit down at $45,590 a tonne during what was only a few seconds of trading on Wednesday.

March 15, 2022

Gravity-defying lithium price rally continues with “little relief in sight”

Chinese lithium prices double again in 2022, Benchmark’s mid-March assessment shows with seasonal restart of domestic brine supply unlikely to counter growing deficits.

March 15, 2022

LME imposes price limits for the first time after nickel crisis

When trading resumes Wednesday, price moves for nickel will be constrained to 5% above or below the last closing price before the suspension.

March 15, 2022

Gold prices fall despite ongoing war and surging inflation

It seems that the stalemate in Ukraine has slowed down gold's bold movements.

March 15, 2022

Russians buy up gold to salvage savings after ruble collapse

Increasing household demand for physical gold prompted Bank of Russia to halt its purchases from banks to ensure there’s enough supply for local buyers.

March 15, 2022

Turquoise Hill shareholders could score big with Rio’s bid

Analysts predict Turquoise Hill investors will seek a higher offer than the current C$34/share bid, perhaps greater than C$50/share.