July 12, 2021

Iron ore price up despite high China ferrous scrap imports

China's recycled steel imports hit 114,741 million tonnes in May, more than 28 times the volume seen in January when the country lifted import restrictions on ferrous scrap.

July 11, 2021

Sayona Mining raises $33.7m to fund deal, lithium project

The company plans to integrate the mine owned by North American Lithium with its Authier lithium project to create the Abitibi lithium hub.

July 11, 2021

Gold price charts: Frank Holmes on metal’s golden cross

In the short to medium term, it appears as if gold demand will continue to be driven by central bank policy.

July 9, 2021

Carbon offset trading is taking off before any rules are set

The most ambitious attempt to set a high standard for carbon offsets is getting left behind as exchanges start trading contracts before the rules are finalized.

July 9, 2021

Visualizing the power of gold versus currencies

Since the gold standard was abandoned in 1971, the relationship in value between currencies and gold has moved in only one direction: down.

July 9, 2021

Gold stocks coiling post-Fed

While an unjustified gold-futures purge slammed the miners, their technicals and fundamentals remain strong.

July 9, 2021

Home: Old economy recharges lead market

People are gradually emerging from lockdown and taking to the road again, often only to find they need a replacement lead-acid battery for the car.

July 9, 2021

Iron ore price drops on steel output control worries

Benchmark iron ore futures in China tumbled on Friday and logged their fourth straight weekly fall.

July 9, 2021

Gold price on track for third straight weekly gain

Demand for safe haven assets rose following a rise in US initial jobless claims.

July 9, 2021

Copper price rises as dollar retreats

Copper prices ticked up on Friday as the US dollar pulled back from a three-month high.