Shanghai aluminum price hits 11-year high as smelters break records
Primary aluminum output in China, the world's top producer, was up 8.5% year-on-year at 3.28 million tonnes in March
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Almaden case headed to Mexico’s Supreme Court
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Singapore nickel trader’s lavish lifestyle allegedly fueled by $740m fraud
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China’s record coal prices turn dangerous with mining deaths
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Home: Re-thinking zinc as 2021 benchmark smelter terms tumble
A sharp drop in this year's benchmark smelter treatment charges amounts to a collective re-assessment of the zinc market's underlying dynamics.
Barrick maintains annual outlook despite drop in quarterly output
Company forecast higher output in the second half of the year as ramps up some operations.
Glencore faces shareholders revolt over CEO’s pay
Proxy adviser Glass Lewis is pushing investors to vote against the company’s plans to pay Gary Nagle up to $10.4 million.