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Brent Crude Oil $ 62.19 / bbl 0.32%

Palladium $ 1968.5 / ozt 5.78%

Crude Oil $ 58.16 / bbl 0.36%

Natural Gas $ 4.192 / Btu 5.06%

Silver Futures $ 71.075 / ozt 2.89%

Aluminum Futures $ 2959 / ton 0.20%

Micro Gold Futures $ 4501.3 / ozt 0.45%

Micro Silver Futures $ 71.09 / ozt 2.87%

Platinum $ 2289.45 / ozt 6.59%

Gold Futures $ 4501.7 / ozt 0.44%

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A newly launched port-side spot price index should become a core pricing reference for the market, the China Iron and Steel Association said.

Bloomberg News | December 23, 2025 | 9:24 am

A government-backed trial will lift mineral-rich seabed mud to the surface as Tokyo seeks secure supplies beyond China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2025 | 3:53 am

Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies.

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm

Analysts warn structural deficits may start in 2026 as copper hits records, demand accelerates and supply struggles to keep up.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2025 | 3:35 am

Iron ore price hit lowest since 2020 on global steel demand concerns