July 9, 2024 China to launch its first platinum, palladium futures The Guangzhou Futures Exchange will be the first exchange to allow delivery against its contracts in a form used by the main consumers.
July 9, 2024 Tsingshan’s lithium brine lake project in Argentina starts production The project is a joint venture between Tsingshan and French miner Eramet in Salta Province.
July 8, 2024 Chinese alumina producers increase output after surge in prices Alumina prices have climbed more than 40% this year.
July 8, 2024 China issues draft rules to allow more recycled copper, aluminum imports China has been looking to raise the usage of recycled metals as part of an efforts to lower carbon emission.
July 8, 2024 Zijin Mining expects first-half profit leap on higher gold and copper output First-half net profit could reach up to $2.13 billion, up 50% year on year, the company said.
July 8, 2024 Silvercorp acquisition of Adventus hits roadblock Silvercorp sees potential cancellation of the environmental permit for Adventus' El Domo project as an unmet condition for closing the deal.
July 7, 2024 China’s Shandong province plans $14bn lithium battery industry by 2025 The plan includes expanding the category of consumer batteries, improving quality and performance, and strengthening research and development.
July 6, 2024 China’s central bank refrains from gold purchases for a second month China held 72.80 million troy ounces of gold at the end of June, unchanged from the end of May.
July 5, 2024 Copper price surpasses $10,000, expected to rise further, says Citigroup Longer term, the metal has a chance to reach $12,000 due to the onset of rate cuts.
July 5, 2024 Key China copper premium climbs above zero as orders pick up Copper’s surge to a record on wave of speculative money has run out of steam in recent months.
Gold and silver prices stumble at the end of best year since the 1970s Both metals are on track for their best year since 1979. December 31, 2025 | 12:59 pm
