September 8, 2021

China’s Aug tin output rises 11.1% m/m

The 20 smelters in Antaike's monthly tin production survey churned out 13,369 tonnes of the metal last month.

September 8, 2021

De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market

The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016.

September 7, 2021

Indonesia’s August exports of refined tin up 21.7% y/y

Refined tin exports stood at 7,497.19 tonnes in August, up from 6,158.67 tonnes last year and 14.27% higher than July.

September 7, 2021

Noront receives official Wyloo offer, trumping BHP bid

The success of either bid will put high-profile Ring of Fire nickel asset in Australian hands.

September 7, 2021

LME floor trade volume plunged 85% on reopening day

The iconic trading floor reopened this week after dealers lobbied the LME not to push ahead with a plan to switch permanently to fully electronic pricing.

September 7, 2021

Copper price down as China’s imports drop to lowest in two years

China's copper imports in August dropped 41% year-on-year as high prices and sluggish economic growth kept a lid on demand.

September 7, 2021

Gold price set for biggest intraday loss in a month

Both the US dollar and benchmark 10-year yields saw gains, denting gold's appeal.

September 7, 2021

Iron ore price rises as China’s imports hit record

Despite China's steel output controls to curb carbon emissions, Sinosteel Futures said domestic demand has not significantly dropped.

September 7, 2021

Home: Guinea coup adds bauxite to aluminum’s supply concerns

The political upheaval catches the aluminum raw materials chain at a vulnerable moment with alumina prices already surging higher due to refinery problems.

September 6, 2021

Asia’s coal prices hit new highs as global utilities scramble for fuel

Prices for coking coal, a raw material mainly used in steelmaking, gained more than 4.5%.