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.
October 7, 2024 Iron ore price rally continues Iron ore rose — adding to two big weekly gains — on speculation China’s top economic planner will unveil more stimulus measures on Tuesday.
October 4, 2024 Iron-rich volcanoes may hold vast rare earth reserves, study finds Rare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher than those found in silicate-rich melts.
October 4, 2024 Copper smelters warn of closures as crunch talks get underway A wave of new smelter investments in China and elsewhere has left plants in growing competition to find enough ore to feed their furnaces.
October 4, 2024 Asia Gold: Festivities spark slight demand in India; China on holiday Indian jewelers unsure about festive demand - dealer.
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