October 9, 2024

Ranking the world’s top lithium producers

Acquiring Arcadium makes Rio Tinto one of the world's largest lithium producers.

October 8, 2024

Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Ghana gold project for $1 billion

Underground operations are expected to begin from 2028, extending the mine’s life to 2042 and delivering about 186,00 ounces of gold a year.

October 8, 2024

Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1

Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion.

October 8, 2024

China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says

"That is an intentional response by the People's Republic of China to what we are trying to do" with the Inflation Reduction Act.

October 8, 2024

Hopes for repeat of May’s copper price blowout fade

Copper prices fell sharply on Tuesday after hopes of further stimulus in China evaporated and conditions for a repeat of May’s record setting squeeze faded. 

October 7, 2024

Iron ore price plunges as China fails to deliver fresh stimulus

Iron ore price down more than 5% on Chinese stimulus disappointment.

October 7, 2024

Nickel price extends gains as metals traders await China’s return

The metal used in stainless steel and batteries rose as much as 1.3% on the London Metal Exchange.

October 7, 2024

Column: Energy transition story rekindles fund interest in metals

A potential return of heavyweight investment flows to the sector could be as powerful a price driver as physical supply shortages.

October 7, 2024

Aluminum market squeeze intensifies amid LME delays and rising costs

The market has also been eyeing a large long position in October contracts held by Trafigura Group.

October 7, 2024

Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says

EV sales have slowed for reasons including a lack of charging infrastructure and concerns about resale values.