January 21, 2020

Japan’s top smelter says rising supply to push down zinc prices

The metal used in construction and automobiles will likely average $2,300 a ton in the year starting April 1.

January 21, 2020

What do fresh US economic reports imply for gold?

Latest economic data were published last week, indicating that the US economy remains on solid footing.

January 21, 2020

Global output drop fails to disperse aluminium gloom

Global aluminium production fell by 1.0% last year in its first annual contraction since 2009.

January 21, 2020

Gold Fields taps RBC for potential sale of stake in Chilean gold project

The South African miner could sell up to a a 30% interest in its Salares Norte gold project.

January 21, 2020

Pembridge seeks third party to operate Canadian copper-gold mine

Appointment of a third party would allow the London-based miner to focus on complementary activities.

January 20, 2020

Palladium steadies with UBS flagging ‘sweet spot’ for hot metal

Prices swung between gains and losses on Monday.

January 20, 2020

BHP sees little impact from Chile unrest

BHP hits record throughput at 1.2mt Escondida mine, expects full year stoppages related to political upheaval in the country would only cost 7,000 tonnes.

January 20, 2020

Funds buy into copper as trade war uncertainty lifts

Funds have been holding a net long position on the CME copper contract since the beginning of this year.

January 20, 2020

Trade war has copper prices artificially low, Chile minister says

A resolution to the trade dispute may prompt buyers including China to rebuild their stockpiles, helping fuel the rebound in prices, Mining Minister Baldo Prokurica said.

January 20, 2020

Anglo American goes back to fertilizers with Sirius Minerals’ $527 million buy

The move throws a much-needed lifeline to the British junior behind a huge fertilizer project.