February 21, 2022

Aluminum shortages to deter blanket sanctions on Rusal

The possibility of the market losing Rusal's aluminum pushed prices on the LME to $3,333 a tonne last week, close to a record high.

February 21, 2022

China’s demand for metals has wavered as inventories pile up

Copper held in warehouses tracked by the Shanghai Futures Exchange surged 28% last week and have more than quadrupled this year.

February 21, 2022

China plans state-backed platform to buy iron ore

Beijing wants all purchases of the steelmaking material conducted through a single state-backed platform that’s under preparation, according to Bloomberg sources.

February 21, 2022

Amplats sees ‘softening’ PGM prices after record payout

Amplats said the rand price of its platinum group metals basket had increased by 22%, while sales volumes were up 82% for the year.

February 20, 2022

Traders explore FX havens as rising rates dent case for bonds

Gold has long been a go-to place of safety, but it’s far from a perfect hedge.

February 18, 2022

Gold stocks poised to dethrone top-performing oil in US, Canada

Citi increased its near-term price target on gold to $1,950 per ounce -- a $125/oz hike from its previous forecast.

February 18, 2022

Why inflation is ‘baked in the cake’ and gold price is moving up

History tells us that previous Fed rate hikes to deal with uncomfortably high inflation resulted in recessions.

February 18, 2022

Gold price thrives in rate hike cycles

Gold-futures speculators’ most-feared hobgoblin is Fed-rate-hike cycles.

February 18, 2022

EMX reaches settlement with Barrick Gold over royalty payment dispute

Pursuant to the settlement, Barrick will pay EMX subsidiary Bullion Monarch $25 million.

February 17, 2022

LME warehousers slash capacity as metal stocks drain away

Exchange stocks have been draining away as pandemic demand recovery collides with disrupted supply chains across the base metals spectrum.