Column: LME metals whipsawed by war and peace in first half of 2026
Amid the fog of war and peace, the LME Index has swung from exuberance to dejection to resilience over the first half.
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Congo plans first stock market as AI mineral boom draws interest
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Agnico Eagle suspends Quebec pit mining, flags production hit
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EGA ramps up recovery at aluminum complex damaged in Iranian strikes
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Australia flags risk to iron ore price from China state buyer
The government has been watching negotiations between miners and CMRG.