January 7, 2026

China’s metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on rally

The total turnover of the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s six base metals contracts, plus gold and silver futures, reached 37.1 trillion yuan in December.

January 7, 2026

Pressure for Indonesian quota U-turn is a risk for nickel price rally

Following its announcement of mining curbs in December, prices of nickel have steadily gained more than 30%.

January 6, 2026

Nickel price spikes more than 10% as Chinese buying fuels metals surge

While the nickel market is heavily oversupplied, mounting risks to production in top supplier Indonesia have helped to shore up sentiment.

January 6, 2026

Agnico, Aya and Gunnison lead MDC December rankings

Investor sentiment, firm metals prices and 2025 milestones lifted gold, silver and copper leaders in December.

January 6, 2026

Copper prices hit yet another record on supply and tariff fears

Supply disruptions, tariff fears and strong demand expectations pushed copper past $13,000, raising questions about the rally's limits.

January 5, 2026

Most mineral and metal prices to edge higher in 2026, BMI forecasts

Country risk team expects broad tariff uncertainty to continue to decline over 2026.

January 5, 2026

Venezuela’s oil and mining sectors: large potential, weak infrastructure

A 2018 report estimated coal reserves of roughly 3 billion metric tons and 407,885 metric tons of nickel reserves.

January 4, 2026

Indonesia tightens grip on resources with Switzerland-sized land grab

Indonesia is the world’s top exporter of coal and palm oil, the biggest nickel producer and a leading source of copper and tin.

January 2, 2026

Column: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age

The spectrum of metals now deemed "vital for a modern American economy" speaks to a quiet revolution in how metals are used.

January 2, 2026

Vale Indonesia halts mining activities on delayed approval for 2026 output plan

All miners in Indonesia are required to submit an annual production plan for official approval with the government setting output quotas for the industry.