July 7, 2021

China’s state metals reserves auctioned off in double-quick time

The first round of China’s much-anticipated state metal reserves auctions needed only one of two days allotted for all the copper and aluminum on offer to be sold.

July 6, 2021

Is gold in a cyclical bear market?

It’s likely that gold is just the victim of a very well designed manipulation to keep price suppressed.

July 6, 2021

Iron ore price up as China steel futures rise

"Considering spot prices are supported by costs, steel will remain fluctuating at high levels," GF Futures said.

July 6, 2021

McEwen creates new company to advance Los Azules copper project

It was reported last week that the company was in talks to sell a stake in the project.

July 6, 2021

GRAPHIC: Motorists drive up prices for battery metal lead

A jump in demand for traditional lead-acid car batteries and lingering freight problems have created shortages that have been felt most acutely in the huge US automotive sector.

July 6, 2021

China June tin output rises 10.9% from prior month – Antaike

The increase came as restrictions on power usage in the tin-smelting heartland of Yunnan were "basically lifted" last month.

July 5, 2021

Indonesia sets coal benchmark price at highest in a decade on Chinese demand

The ministry set the benchmark coal price at $115.35 per tonne in July, higher than the $100.33 per tonne in June.

July 5, 2021

Gold price boosted by recovery in central bank buying

A rebound in central bank buying — which had dropped to the lowest in a decade — has bolstered the prospects for gold prices.

July 5, 2021

Copper price up on hopes of stronger US metals demand

US companies in June hired the most workers in 10 months, raising wages and offering incentives to entice millions of unemployed Americans.

July 5, 2021

Iron ore price jumps as Tangshan mills resume production

Steel output at some producers was restricted due to the Chinese Communist Party's 100th anniversary and environmental-related policies.