March 30, 2022

Zinc price to remain high in the near term on Russia-Ukraine conflict – report

Fitch Solutions revises 2022 zinc price to $3,500/t from $2,900/t expected previously.

March 30, 2022

Nickel price climbs in thin trading as investors weigh supply risks

Prices rose as much as 4.2% on the London Metal Exchange, with about 200 lots changing hands in the first hour of trading.

March 30, 2022

Skeena inks deals to acquire BC-based QuestEx and sell selected properties to Newmont  

The transaction will add over 740 sqkm of land to Skeena’s holding, for a sevenfold increase.

March 30, 2022

Gold price up on doubts over Ukraine ceasefire

Bullion had dropped as much as 1.8% in the previous session after Russia pledged to cut down on military operations.

March 30, 2022

Iron ore price extends rally on China post-lockdown demand expectations

Iron ore production in Asia to peak by 2025, Fitch says.

March 30, 2022

Lithium price takes a breather after record run amid buyers resistance

The battery-making ingredient is about 500% more expensive than a year ago as demand for electric vehicles has accelerated.

March 30, 2022

Iron ore may see structural shift on lack of new supply, decarbonization

The issue is that investments in additional iron ore capacity and upgrading have long lead times, writes Clyde Russell.

March 30, 2022

Tesla inks secret multi-year nickel supply deal with Vale

The deal is one of several the electric vehicles giant has forged over the last year to secure supply of battery metals.

March 29, 2022

China copper smelters raise Q2 treatment charge floor as supply woes ease

The rates are up 14.3% from $70 per tonne and seven cents a pound in the first quarter.

March 29, 2022

From VW to JPMorgan, the unlikely cast behind nickel’s big squeeze

Getting to the bottom of who did what, when, and why, could take months or years.