October 8, 2024

Japanese copper smelters’ H2 output seen rising 5.5% y/y

The Japan Copper and Brass Association projected a 5.9% increase in domestic demand for copper products in fiscal 2025.

October 7, 2024

Iron ore price plunges as China fails to deliver fresh stimulus

Iron ore price down more than 5% on Chinese stimulus disappointment.

October 7, 2024

US GoldMining stock soars after it doubles Whistler resource

The Anchorage-based company reported an indicated resource of 294.5 million tonnes grading 0.4 gram gold, 2 grams silver per tonne and 0.16% copper.

October 7, 2024

Ivanhoe Mines lowers full-year copper, zinc production guidance

The revision comes despite a record 116,313 tonnes of copper in concentrate produced during the third quarter at Kamoa-Kakula.

October 7, 2024

Foran cuts more high-grade copper in Tesla zone at McIlvenna Bay

Assay results are pending from six additional infill Tesla holes from this summer.

October 7, 2024

Column: Energy transition story rekindles fund interest in metals

A potential return of heavyweight investment flows to the sector could be as powerful a price driver as physical supply shortages.

October 7, 2024

Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says

EV sales have slowed for reasons including a lack of charging infrastructure and concerns about resale values.

October 7, 2024

Metals markets eye China reopening for stimulus rally cues

There are still concerns that Beijing will need to act even more to restore China to its status as the growth engine for major commodities.

October 6, 2024

TotalEnergies considers foray into copper trading

The French firm is considering a move to expand its oil trading operations into metals to capitalize on the global energy transition.

October 4, 2024

Apache Tribe takes fight against Resolution Copper to US Supreme Court

The Tribe has asked the top court to review a decision by the Arizona state court to allow Resolution discharge contaminants into Queen Creek.