April 27, 2021

Russell: China copper price flip to discount vs LME raises red flag amid rally

There are signs that China is already tightening credit, which may result in slower spending on copper intensive infrastructure and construction projects.

April 27, 2021

Copper price surges toward $10,000 as bulls bet on global rebound

Bulls are swarming in to profit as stimulus measures, vaccine rollouts and climate pledges fuel a global recovery from the pandemic.

April 27, 2021

Glencore agrees to take over Weser-Metall lead plant

The acquisition is being done through Nordenham Metall GmbH, which will take over all personnel.

April 27, 2021

Vale mulls base metals spinoff to tap EV market

The move could help the nickel and iron ore giant take advantage of an increasing demand from electric car manufacturers.

April 26, 2021

Investors love copper but not the price of building a new mine

As copper bulls pushed prices to decade highs, the end of a six-month corporate spat showed that some investors were still reluctant to back a long-term bet on the metal.

April 26, 2021

Iron ore price surges to record high

Chinese steel futures also closed at all-time highs, underpinned by robust demand and concerns over production curbs.

April 26, 2021

Copper price blasts to 10-year high as Chile strike adds momentum to rally

Port workers in Chile called a strike in response to a move by the government to block a bill allowing people to make a third round of early withdrawals from…

April 26, 2021

Diamond stash worth billions sold off after demand roars back

It’s been a rapid turnaround as cutting centers in India and Antwerp rushed to replenish supplies they’d been unable to buy during the worst of the crisis.

April 23, 2021

Gold’s perfect storm

Gold may have seen a pullback since the heady days of last summer, but a perfect storm for gold is brewing once again.

April 23, 2021

Gold stock upleg accelerates

Speculators and investors are increasingly realizing that this sector’s powerful surge since early March is the real deal.