Copper price rises as markets assess omicron variant impact
The World Health Organisation warned that deciding the severity level of the covid variant could take "days to several weeks".
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Vale lowers production guidance in boost to iron ore rebound
It now expects to produce 315-320 million tonnes this year, compared with previous guidance of 315-335 million tonnes.
Iron ore price back above $100 despite omicron variant fears
CITIC said that commodity prices could be pressured by the pandemic situation in the short term but would be supported by easing property policy in China in the long run.
Vale sees spinoff hope in tapping waste for building materials
Vale is starting to extract sand from material left over from iron ore processing to supply civil construction projects in Brazil.
Singapore adds to gold pile for first time in decades
Singapore increased its gold reserves by about 20% earlier this year.
Gold price eases off as markets weigh omicron impact
Until we get more news about the Omicron and its potential, the market will continue to trade with uncertainty, one analyst said.
China’s companies are going to any length for a hold on lithium
The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.
China’s Chengxin submits bid for Ukraine lithium deposits
The bid underscores Shenzhen-based Chengxin's ambitious overseas expansion plans.
Nornickel ups investment forecast by $6 billion over next decade
The company, whose investments were previously expected to pass their peak in 2026, now expects this to happen in 2028.
