Trafigura bought some LME ‘nickel’ that was just bags of stones
The amounts of money involved are small, but the issue presents a fresh headache for the company.
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Mapped: US mineral production value by state in 2022
This map uses data from the USGS to map and rank U.S. states by the value of their nonfuel mineral production in 2022.
Sprott sees gold price hitting fresh record as banking crisis unfolds
The haven asset briefly rose above $2,000 an ounce on Monday for the first time in a year.
Gold price pulls back in anticipation of Fed interest rate decision
Still, bullion has gained nearly $100 since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
Column: The return of the London Metal Exchange’s nickel curse
JPMorgan owned the LME nickel contracts that turned out to be backed by bags of stones rather than metal.
Lithium prices in China halve in just four months
Lithium supply is heading for a major increase this year as a wave of expansions and new projects get up and running.
Electric vehicle battery makers test a future without lithium
Sodium-ion has the potential to complement lithium-ion cells and help fill gaps in the global market.
Glencore set to lose crown as top cobalt miner to China’s CMOC
The Chinese company aims to double production this year, as it brings another massive Congolese mine online.
Goldman Sachs expects commodities supercycle
Bank expects the copper price to hit $10,500 in the near term.
