April 25, 2024

China’s March net gold imports via Hong Kong up 40% from Feb

China is the biggest billion consumer and its buying trends can have bearing on global prices.

April 25, 2024

Column: INSG’s latest forecasts cold comfort for nickel producers

Nickel has rallied hard this month, clawing back some of the territory lost during its price slide in 2023.

April 25, 2024

SQM partner Tianqi Lithium requests shareholders vote on Codelco tie-up

Tianqi also said not enough financial information has been given to determine the impact on SQM operations from the deal.

April 25, 2024

More Chinese nickel seen flowing overseas after LME’s Russia ban

Overseas sales jumped more than 200% in March from the previous month.

April 24, 2024

Pressure on gas and LNG prices to help switch from coal, says JP Morgan

The sharp growth in gas supply and the drop in prices could lead to a rapid conversion from coal to gas, the bank said.

April 24, 2024

Iron ore price rebounds to 6-week high on renewed China demand hopes, lower shipments

Iron ore fundamentals have improved and the valuation of the ferrous market is expected to rise, analysts at Galaxy Futures said in a note.

April 24, 2024

China coal prices have bottomed, will surpass 2023 highs, industry group says

Demand for the fuel has been hit by a slowdown in the cement industry.

April 24, 2024

Dalian Commodity Exchange adjusts trading limits after iron ore price rally

The statement came after iron ore futures prices rose by more than 3% in day trading.

April 24, 2024

China’s silico-manganese futures near 7-month high after South32 export suspension

South32 said on Monday it would take about a year to restart manganese ore exports from Australia.

April 24, 2024

China copper gauge at zero offers stark warning to metals bulls

Premiums paid on imported refined copper extended a months-long decline to reach zero for the first time in Shanghai going back to 2017.