January 10, 2024

Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market

The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies are gaining steam among Chinese consumers.

January 9, 2024

Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper

The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8.

January 9, 2024

New material efficiently extracts uranium from seawater

Using electrochemical extraction, a new material attracts hard-to-get uranium ions from seawater more efficiently than existing methods.

January 8, 2024

Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this year

Demand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are low, and spare production capacity is largely “exhausted,” the veteran analyst said.

January 8, 2024

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

January 8, 2024

Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks

Set to be the world’s largest new iron ore mine, the project will add around 5% to global seaborne supply when it comes on line.

January 8, 2024

Iron ore price at one-week low on faltering demand, steel margins

Iron ore prices declined for a third consecutive session on Monday.

January 8, 2024

Column: Asia thermal coal imports hit record, but supply keeps prices muted

The overall picture for the seaborne thermal coal market in Asia is that supply has risen by enough to offset strong demand by China.

January 5, 2024

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

January 5, 2024

First Quantum said to be in talks with Jiangxi over Zambian mines

The rumoured negotiations could see Jiangxi buying one of the two mines First Quantum has in Zambia, or a stake in one of them.