May 10, 2021

Cars keep getting pricier and the commodity boom makes it worse

Analysts at JPMorgan estimate the price of an auto’s raw materials have climbed 83% in the year through March.

May 10, 2021

China copper smelters to cut concentrate purchases in green push

The 15 largest smelters have agreed to trim purchases by 1.26 million tonnes.

May 10, 2021

BHP braces for strike at Chilean copper mines

Labour action would affect Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, and Spence.

May 10, 2021

Aurubis delivers strong quarterly earnings, optimistic on outlook

Company posted operating earnings before taxes of $125.18 million in Q2, compared to $110 million from the previous year.

May 10, 2021

Low carbon world needs $1.7 trillion in mining investment

Wood Mackenzie says miners need to spend that amount in the next next 15 years to help supply enough metals needed for the shift to a low carbon world.

May 9, 2021

Commodities that will rule the green, digital transition

A report by Fitch Solutions states that most battery metals together with metal scrap will see a boost over the next decade.

May 9, 2021

Investors bet billions that the metals bull run isn’t stopping

The word from Wall St. is “don’t stop buying now,” with Goldman Sachs Group and Bank of America among those advising investors to load up.

May 7, 2021

Copper price hits record high as Chile gives bulls another reason to cheer

Chile’s lower house approved a measure that would introduce progressive taxes on copper sales, potentially creating a total burden of more than 80%.

May 6, 2021

As China row deepens, 1 million tonnes of Australian copper concentrate needs new buyers

Australian copper concentrate exports to China have been at zero since November amid record prices and historically low refining charges.

May 6, 2021

Chile’s 75% copper tax closer to becoming reality

Chile’s lower house approves a progressive royalty on sales topping out at 75% at today's copper price.