January 2, 2024

China restores coal tariffs in threat to Russian exporters

Russia’s monthly coal sales to China have declined since peaking at more than 10 million tons in June.

December 29, 2023

Copper price dips, but heads for yearly rise on healthy Chinese demand

Investors were divided on the outlook for 2024, with bulls highlighting the prospect for further stimulus in top metals consumer China.

December 29, 2023

Aneka Tambang sells shares of subsidiaries to world’s biggest EV battery company

Indonesian miner Aneka Tambang has sold shares worth $467.18 million to a unit of CATL.

December 29, 2023

Nickel is year’s biggest metals loser, copper manages small gain

Nickel is poised to post an annual drop of more than 40% on the London Metal Exchange, the biggest decline since 2008.

December 28, 2023

China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rise in November

China's net gold imports via Hong Kong rose about 37% in November from the previous month.

December 28, 2023

China smelters cut Q1 copper guidance price as supply outlook tightens

Mine closures and disruptions tightened the supply outlook.

December 27, 2023

China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blast

A deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel has triggered a police investigation and a halt to the company's operations.

December 27, 2023

Iron ore price rises on upbeat Chinese industrial data, demand hopes

Market participants reacted to robust industrial data amid expectations of economic stimulus and robust Chinese demand.

December 26, 2023

Will 2024 be the year for precious metals?

Gold and silver have both held up quite well despite the Fed’s tightening cycle.

December 26, 2023

China issues rebuke over coal deaths, adds mines to favored list

China’s regulator on Monday rebuked officials for two recent disasters at coal mines in Heilongjiang province that killed 23 people.