January 14, 2025 Mitsubishi quits China metal trading after copper fraud The company will stop buying and selling refined metals and mineral resources in the Chinese spot market.
January 14, 2025 LME on last lap to approve Hong Kong as location for metal storage Expansion could mean a boost to LME trading volumes if successful.
January 14, 2025 Manara may invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine, minister says Reko Diq is considered one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas.
January 13, 2025 Abaxx plans lithium carbonate contract within weeks after nickel launch The exchange kicked off trading of its nickel sulphate contract on Friday.
January 13, 2025 Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium, energy minister says Saudi Arabia has a nascent nuclear program that it wants to expand to eventually include uranium enrichment.
January 13, 2025 Maaden, Bahrain’s Alba end aluminum deal talks Alba’s stock dropped as much as 10% in Bahrain trading, the most since September 2022.
January 13, 2025 Malaysia clamps anti-dumping duties on iron, steel from four nations The duties range from 2.52% to 36.80%.
January 12, 2025 Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever Analysts say that while the blocked deal could have a chilling effect on Japanese investment into the US, any damage to their wider relationship will probably be limited.
January 10, 2025 Vedanta Resources gets $300 million loan commitment for debt refinancing The company is looking to upsize the deal and is in advance discussions with other banks for additional loans of $200 million.
January 10, 2025 Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of coal and relies on it for the majority of its power needs.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am