January 10, 2020

As metal trade shrinks, exchanges fight back with new products

It was a year to forget for many of the base metals with copper, aluminium, zinc and lead closing out 2019 little changed from year-start levels.

January 10, 2020

India to propose easing foreign investment rules further

But competition from a state-run monopoly, which gets its coal mines free, may stymie Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to attract more investments into the sector.

January 9, 2020

How on earth can gold decline during the US-Iran crisis?

So, did U.S. and Iran just become best friends?

January 8, 2020

Gold-backed ETF holdings hit all-time high in 2019

In the fourth quarter, ETF holdings reached 2,900 tonnes.

January 8, 2020

Indonesia approves environmental study for battery-grade nickel plants

There are at least five of these plants being built in Indonesia currently.

January 8, 2020

India to ease mining rules from March to spur investment — minister

Move, effective in March, aims to attract foreign mining companies and reduce imports of coal.

January 7, 2020

BHP looks to India for coal growth as China demand declines

BHP projects Indian steelmaking is on course to grow by 7% per year over the next decade.

January 7, 2020

Base metals hope for manufacturing recovery in 2020

Most analysts are looking for something better this year but the early indications are that bulls will have to be patient.

January 7, 2020

Gold holds near six-year high with Iran’s next moves in focus

Bullion climbed 2.4% over the previous two sessions to approach $1,600 an ounce.

January 6, 2020

What to watch for in commodities in 2020

After a tumultuous year, iron ore is expected to slide in 2020.