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.

February 25, 2022

Gold price reverses course as traders assess impact of Ukraine conflict

The turnaround in gold prices was due to “a combination of a heavy overbought market running out of momentum ahead of $2,000," an analyst said.

February 25, 2022

Chile’s overwhelmed Constitution writers are facing a backlash

Radical proposals that could fundamentally remake the society and economy and drive away investors are slipping through.

February 25, 2022

Strong diamond demand boosts Lucara revenue, Petra sales

Miners have added evidence that the global market for roughs diamonds and jewellery has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

February 25, 2022

Thermal coal price hit all-time high as Europe scrambles for fuel

Russia supplies coal to Europe, with Refinitiv pegging February seaborne volumes at 3.27 million tonnes.