March 10, 2024

Global copper smelters less active in first two months of 2024

An average of 11.5% of copper smelter capacity monitored by Earth-i was inactive during January and February.

March 10, 2024

Copper price soars to 7-month high on Chinese plans to cut output

China's biggest copper smelters have agreed to a symbolic cut in loss-making production, without specifying volumes and timing.

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.