November 14, 2024 China’s copper buyers slash annual contracts with market in flux For 2025, buyers in China will take less refined metal under yearly contracts than they did this year, including from producers like Chilean copper giant Codelco.
November 14, 2024 China producers rush to deliver surplus zinc to Shanghai exchange Producers are rushing to send 30,000-40,000 metric tons of refined zinc to warehouses registered with the Shanghai Futures Exchange ahead of November contract expiry on Friday.
November 14, 2024 Iron ore price hits 3-week low on firmer supply, softer steel outlook China unveiled tax incentives on home and land transactions on Wednesday, aiming to support its crisis-hit property market.
November 14, 2024 Zijin reports illegal mining at Buritica gold mine, losses being assessed Zijin said that organized groups had illegally mined some "high-grade ore bodies" in the shallow areas of the mine.
November 13, 2024 Citigroup cuts copper forecast on tariffs risk, China outlook The bank has cut its short-term outlook for copper prices by 11% to $8,500 a ton over the next three months.
November 13, 2024 Exploration spending to stay flat despite Trump pledges, strong gold prices, S&P says The cautious outlook comes as global exploration budgets for nonferrous metals declined by 3% in 2024.
November 13, 2024 China’s copper market needs more stimulus, says top importer The copper market in China is at a critical juncture.
November 13, 2024 Uranium price to recover next year on shortage, Trump policy, Sprott CEO says The heavy metal’s spot price fell to $76.56 per lb. this week, down from a 17-year high of $106 per lb. in February.
November 12, 2024 China should use more aluminum and recycled copper, industry says China depends on overseas imports for 60% of its aluminum resources as opposed to 70% of its copper resources.
November 12, 2024 China’s copper production boom threatens to crowd out the rest of the world The top consumer of copper globally is on track to produce about half the world’s refined metal this year after a frenzy of smelter construction to secure supplies crucial to…
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
