March 8, 2024 Column: Booming CME contract a sign of aluminum’s Atlantic drift Activity on the CME's aluminum contract has shifted up several gears in recent months.
March 8, 2024 Column: Nickel rout is energy-transition warning for West Western governments could mimic Indonesia by granting tax holidays to critical minerals operations.
March 8, 2024 Copper fees plunge close to zero in test for China’s smelters China’s copper smelters are at a critical juncture after fees for processing imported ore collapsed to single figures.
March 8, 2024 China coal group says peak demand imminent as clean power grows Coal is being displaced in the power sector due to a surge in wind and solar additions last year, says the China National Coal Association.
March 7, 2024 Zinc price rallies as traders unwind bearish bets on better outlook Support has also come from a report this week that South Korea’s Young Poong Corp. cut production at its Seokpo smelter.
March 7, 2024 China splurges on gold for a 16th month as price hits record Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month.
March 6, 2024 China’s copper smelters to discuss production cut as fees slump Smelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are curbing supply, forcing them to drop their fees.
March 6, 2024 Jervois Global blames Chinese overproduction for job cuts The cobalt and nickel producer has axed or made part-time 30% of its senior corporate management roles.
March 6, 2024 Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral…
March 6, 2024 US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country.
Copper price nears $13,000 on tariffs woes, supply strain Mine outages, tariff risks and tight supply push copper toward a milestone despite weakening Chinese demand. December 29, 2025 | 05:51 am
