April 21, 2021

Fate of London metals pit hangs in balance after trader pushback

After months of consultations, the LME’s board will meet Thursday to decide the future of the open-outcry floor.

April 21, 2021

Gold price nears 2-month peak as yields slide

The technical scenario for gold has improved since prices broke above key resistance at $1,750, analyst said.

April 21, 2021

Supply deficit sends palladium price to all-time high

Palladium price has climbed more than 17% in 2021, building on five straight annual gains.

April 21, 2021

Copper extends rally while China looks to stabilise raw material prices

China's industry ministry said the country will take steps to stabilise raw material prices and strengthen supervision of the market after a spike in prices.

April 21, 2021

China to strengthen raw material price supervision, crack down on speculators

Rising commodity prices have increased Chinese manufacturers' costs and squeezed margins.

April 21, 2021

Chile covid cases surge dents Antofagasta copper output

The Chilean copper miner’s production fell 5.7% to 183,000 tonnes in the first quarter of 2021 from the same period a year ago.

April 20, 2021

BHP expects full-year iron ore output near upper end of forecast

Company reported a near 2% dip in third-quarter iron ore production.

April 20, 2021

Cobalt, nickel battery use rises as electric sports cars gain popularity

EV Metal Index jumps 245% YTD, boosted by rising sales of cars like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Audi e-tron Quattro with high-nickel, cobalt batteries.

April 20, 2021

Lynas shares tank as it faces logistics issues

The company said it plans to maintain production at 75% however, as it seeks to continue to meet covid-19 safety protocols and grapples with shipping difficulties.

April 20, 2021

Chile-focused copper miner Nobel Resources makes TSXV debut

Shares were up 37% after pre-market trading Tuesday.