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.

September 1, 2021

Gold moves above $1,800 after Jackson Hole

However, the bullish joy may be premature, as the Fed is likely to taper this year.

September 1, 2021

Copper price down as China factory activity slows

The state reserves administration in China released 150,000 tonnes of copper, aluminium and zinc into the market, completing a third round of metal auctions.

September 1, 2021

Gold price holds ground with all eyes on US jobs data

Should the data exceed expectations, a stronger dollar would put “some pressure on gold,” an analyst said.

September 1, 2021

China opens border to Mongolian coal but market remains tight

Shipments remain limited and so far insufficient to alleviate a persistent supply crunch.

September 1, 2021

China completes latest metal auctions as Xi urges better reserves system

Country released another 150,000 tonnes of state metal inventories to the market on Wednesday.