Iron ore price hits 2-week low on China’s covid policy woes
Shanghai and other big Chinese cities have ramped up testing for covid-19 as infections rose following this month's Golden Week holidays.
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The White House is eyeing three options: an outright ban, increasing tariffs to levels so punitive they would impose an effective ban, or sanctioning Rusal.
Gold price gains as traders assess Fed policy, await US inflation data
Bullion edged up Wednesday from a one-week low, while traders await critical US inflation data later in the week.
London gold body plans expansion to bring in more artisanal metal
The move by the LBMA aims to bring more gold into mainstream trade to try to improve conditions for small-scale miners.
Aluminum price falls as China sticks to covid curbs
According to the official newspaper of the Communist Party, the country will persist with its strict covid-19 policies.
Gatos Silver shares rise on record quarterly production
The 70%-owned Cerro Los Gatos mine in Mexico produced a record 2.7 million oz. of silver for the three months ended September 30.
Europe’s coal price jumps as South Africa strike curbs supply
The Transnet strike also is hobbling iron ore exports as staff refuses to work unless the company raises their pay.
Ever heard of medieval zwischgold?
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Graphic: Lead set to shine on tight supplies, winter battery failures
Lead is expected to outperform other metals over the coming months as cold weather is likely to force consumers to replace auto batteries and supplies tighten.
