March 1, 2022 Copper price rises on Chile’s lean output The biggest copper-producing country recorded its lowest January output since 2011.
March 1, 2022 China plans sharp increase in overseas iron ore output by 2025 China aims to "fundamentally" solve the shortage issue in steelmaking ingredients in 10-15 years, said the vice-chairman of the China Iron and Steel Association.
February 28, 2022 Rusal halts alumina shipments from Ukraine The move by the world’s top aluminium producer outside China, threatens to further tighten a market that’s already short on supply.
February 28, 2022 Gold price edges higher on fears of economic slowdown following sanctions Gold is now on course for its best month since May amid the fraught geopolitical tensions.
February 28, 2022 Iron ore price rises as Russia-Ukraine conflict stokes supply concerns While Russia and Ukraine are not major suppliers of iron ore to China, the two countries now at war usually export to other European countries.
February 28, 2022 Russian metal exports slide as sanctions hit commodity financing The nation’s top steelmakers have seen exports drop since the incursion in Ukraine began, while nickel shipments have also been affected.
February 25, 2022 Brazilian farmers rush to secure fertilizers on Ukraine war fears Brazilian soybean farmers are buying fertilizers for planting that starts in September and are likely to pay higher prices than US producers who have already bought their nutrients.
February 25, 2022 LME says some members may have positions subject to sanctions So far the LME has not had to suspend any of its brands due to sanctions, but the exchange said it was ready to take action if necessary.
February 25, 2022 China’s plans for coal could be upset by surge in energy prices China’s state planning agency on Thursday announced another round of measures to cool prices, threatening to intervene if a certain range is breached.
February 25, 2022 Gold stocks’ spring rally 7 That infectious spring exuberance has proven exceptionally-potent for gold stocks.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
