January 15, 2025

US copper, platinum prices roiled as traders weigh risk of tariffs

Metals including copper, silver and platinum have seen a sharp price dislocation between London and New York.

January 14, 2025

Ma’aden to open office in Brazil, invest around $1.3 billion

The investment aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy to diversify its economy.

January 13, 2025

Column: Structural shifts or price moves? China’s bifurcated commodity imports

China's imports of major commodities in 2024 presented a mixed bag, with record volumes of iron ore, coal and natural gas, but weakness in crude oil.

January 9, 2025

Canada disputes Trump’s claims of resource independence

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Trump’s assertion that America doesn't need anything from Canada was “simply false.”

January 2, 2025

Biden to ban more offshore oil drilling before Trump arrives

The move is certain to complicate President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitions to drive more domestic energy production.

December 30, 2024

US agency takes steps to protect Nevada mountains from energy development

The lands would remain open to mining claims, the Interior Department said.

December 30, 2024

Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025

The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell.

December 19, 2024

Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025?

With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions.

December 18, 2024

PetroChina to start metals trading, eyeing energy transition

In addition to lithium and copper, the new PetroChina unit may also look to trade nickel.

December 17, 2024

Saudi Arabia has extracted lithium from oilfield runoffs, vice minister says

The country plans to launch a commercial pilot program for direct extraction soon.