November 18, 2021

China Moly says green push to unleash extraordinary metal demand

The length of copper’s bull market will depend on the pace of the clean energy transition, the company says.

November 18, 2021

Thor reports initial resource estimate for Douta gold project in Senegal

The company is now focused on expanding the resource along the full 30 km length of its exploration licence.

November 18, 2021

Iron ore price falls to lowest in 18 months on dismal demand outlook

China's monthly steel production has been falling since July after seeing double-digit growth in the first half of the year.

November 18, 2021

Silver demand shoots to highest since 2015, Silver Institute says

Global silver demand will rise to 1.029 billion ounces this year.

November 18, 2021

Rio Tinto now the sole owner of Diavik diamond mine

Rio has acquired the 40% share held by partner Dominion Diamond, which has been released of all liabilities and obligations related to the mine.

November 18, 2021

SQM expects lithium prices to jump 50% before year-end

A sharp tightening of the market for lithium has seen prices double this year as demand is set to more than triple by 2025.

November 17, 2021

Lithium Americas beats CATL to buy Millennial for $400 million

The deal comes a day after a deadline expired for CATL to respond to the Lithium Americas offer.

November 17, 2021

Gold price holds near 5-month high as inflation pressures remain

Analysts at UBS see risks of further strength in CPI in early 2022, which "could stoke even stronger demand for gold."

November 17, 2021

All eyes on China as LME copper spreads collapse

Bears and bulls are waiting to see what happens next to LME stock levels, which means that right now everyone's looking at China, writes Andy Home.

November 17, 2021

Metals from aluminum to zinc are all flashing tight supply right now

From aluminum to zinc, spot prices for base metals on the London Metal Exchange are all soaring above futures.