June 13, 2024 Chinese trader’s $20 million pile of Russian copper goes missing Wuchan Zhongda Group, which had sales of $80 billion in 2023, bought 2,000 tons of refined copper from a Russian smelter that should have been delivered last month.
June 13, 2024 Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.
June 12, 2024 A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.
June 12, 2024 The world needs more batteries — but not this many By 2025, the global battery industry will be able to produce more than five times as many cells as the world will need, BNEF forecasts.
June 12, 2024 Tsingshan plans another 50,000t nickel LME listing this year The company already listed nickel cathode from its Dingxing plant on the LME in the second quarter.
June 12, 2024 MMG to invest $700 million to double copper output at Botswana mine MMG announced in March that it had completed a deal to buy Canada-based Cuprous Capital, the parent company of Khoemacau mine.
June 11, 2024 Gold rush grips Asia despite near-record prices Retail investors have been pouring money into the safe-haven asset, with the metal finding increased acceptance among younger buyers.
June 11, 2024 Column: China’s strong iron ore imports contrast with weak steel output China imported 102 million tonnes in May, marking a third straight month of arrivals of more than 100 million tonnes.
June 11, 2024 Iron ore price tumbles to 2-month low on concerns over weakening China demand Iron ore supply has risen while demand has softened and showed little room for improvement, Sinosteel Futures said.
June 10, 2024 China’s central bank to return to gold buying as prices ease, analysts say China's central bank added 60,000 troy ounces of gold to its reserves in April.
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