November 29, 2021 CHART: Dwindling copper, zinc, nickel stocks could shield prices from omicron impact Copper, nickel and zinc prices could be saved from worst effects of any new virus-related restrictions as historically low global stockpiles intensify fears of supply disruption.
November 29, 2021 Japan’s steel giant set to win price hikes as metal rallies “We’ve seen big progress in correcting contract prices,” Nippon Steel says.
November 29, 2021 Lundin Energy exploring sale of $10 billion Nordic oil producer The sale could rank as one of the largest European oil and gas deals in years.
November 29, 2021 Copper price rises as markets assess omicron variant impact The World Health Organisation warned that deciding the severity level of the covid variant could take "days to several weeks".
November 29, 2021 Vale lowers production guidance in boost to iron ore rebound It now expects to produce 315-320 million tonnes this year, compared with previous guidance of 315-335 million tonnes.
November 29, 2021 Iron ore price back above $100 despite omicron variant fears CITIC said that commodity prices could be pressured by the pandemic situation in the short term but would be supported by easing property policy in China in the long run.
November 29, 2021 Gold price eases off as markets weigh omicron impact Until we get more news about the Omicron and its potential, the market will continue to trade with uncertainty, one analyst said.
November 29, 2021 Implats acquires 24% of Royal Bafokeng, offers to buy out remaining shares The platinum group metals miner wants to buy shares it doesn't already own in Royal Bafokeng in a 150 rand cash-and-stock deal.
November 28, 2021 China’s coal prices plunge after govt signals more price regulation Some coal miners at top mining regions have caped prices at 900 yuan a tonne.
November 26, 2021 The slump in the best indicator of China’s commodity trade is all about iron ore The Baltic Dry Index suggests that the metal price will consistently trend downwards in the coming months.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am