LME Week: cocktails, canapés and crises

Trading volumes have been sliding sharply since the nickel blow-out in March and there's lingering uncertainty as to the future of the exchange's iconic open outcry trading ring, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 8:26 am

Copper faces long-term shortage as demand outruns supply

BHP CEO Mike Henry said the market will be in “a little bit oversupply” in the next few years, before tightening up toward the end of the decade.

Bloomberg News | October 21, 2022 | 8:12 am

DRC improves extractive sector transparency but more needed – anti-graft body

The DRC has published around 200 contracts and related documents in the last two years.

Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 8:04 am

BHP chief executive cautiously optimistic about China’s economic growth

The International Monetary Fund forecasts China's GDP will expand by just 3.2% this year, down from 8.1% growth in 2021.

Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:58 am

Rio Tinto board needs mining skills, geographical diversity – chairman

The seven independent directors on the board of the mining giant have mostly experience in finance, capital markets, law, and oil and gas.

Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:54 am

South Africa’s Treasury to trim budget deficits further on mining royalties

Barclays' economist Michael Kafe said revenues were on track to exceed budgeted estimates and part of the windfall would be allocated to the public wage bill.

Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:51 am