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%.

September 6, 2021

Aluminum price jumps again as Guinea coup adds to supply worries

Aluminum climbed to the highest in more than a decade after a coup in Guinea fueled concerns over raw material supplies.

September 6, 2021

Nornickel lists first ETC physically backed by carbon-neutral nickel

The company has launched several physically backed ETCs this year via its Global Palladium Fund.

September 6, 2021

Mineral Resources sells stake in lithium miner Pilbara for $244 million

Pilbara shares are up around 160% so far this year, adding to a more than 200% rise in 2020.

September 3, 2021

Gold price rises to 4-week high on US jobs data miss

Data on Friday showed the US added 235,000 jobs in August, the fewest in seven months and well below economists’ estimates.

September 3, 2021

Copper price surges on smallest US jobs gain in seven months

US hiring downshifted abruptly in August, complicating a potential decision by the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back monetary support by year-end.

September 3, 2021

Obscure precious metal takes center stage for platinum giants

The rise of rhodium, the world’s most expensive precious metal, has made it the No. 1 revenue stream of the biggest platinum miners.

September 3, 2021

China aluminum cuts exceed 2m tonnes so far, Antaike says

Several Chinese regions have imposed restrictions in recent months because of tight power supplies and pressure to reduce emissions.

September 2, 2021

Surging home prices and gold – what’s the link?

Rising home prices imply that inflation will be higher in the future than widely expected.

September 2, 2021

Agnico Eagle ups share of Candelaria Mining to 19.6%

Candelaria owns two advanced exploration projects in Mexico.