The gold market’s great migration sends bullion rushing east
Gold and silver are selling at unusually large premiums over the global benchmark price in some Asian markets.
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Column: Supply hits catch up with lead as LME stocks shrink
Zinc smelter closures in Europe have grabbed the recent headlines but lead supply has also been taking a growing number of supply hits.
Iron ore price rises as China port inventory shrinks
The most-active January iron ore contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange ended daytime trade 2.2% higher.
Peru’s copper output dips for second straight month in August
Copper output in the world's second largest producer reached 207,739 tonnes in August.
Zimbabwe miners unfazed by new royalties proposal
Mineral royalties accounted for 2.8% of Zimbabwe's tax revenue in 2021, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority data shows.
Stellantis, GME Resources seal nickel and cobalt deal for battery production
The deal marks a further move by the world's fourth largest carmaker to lock down supplies of metals needed for batteries that power EV cars.
Strike crimping South African mining exports set to worsen
Transnet, which operates the nation’s industrial ports and freight rail network and fuel pipelines, has declared force majeure on shipments because of the labor action.
RioZim buys Namibian diamond mine to expand in Africa
RioZim is also planning further investments in base and precious metals in Zimbabwe.
The View from England: Sending the right signals
Unlike the BBC, mining companies don't need to entertain, but they do need to inform and educate.
