February 13, 2023

Column: How lack of copper could slow the energy transition

It’s far from clear whether a traditionally cautious mining industry will embrace the scale of investment needed to rewire the world.

February 13, 2023

Commodities risk lurking in ESG funds now too big to ignore

Analysts estimate that the path to net zero may require digging up 5.2 billion metric tons of metals through 2050, which may be worth as much as $10 trillion.

February 12, 2023

Ford plans to build EV battery plant in Michigan with Chinese partner

Ford is moving ahead with the project despite uncertainty around how the US Treasury Department will interpret requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act.

February 10, 2023

US seeks critical mineral pacts with Japan, UK to curb China

The US is looking to create a “critical minerals buyers club” with allies like the EU and Group of Seven.

February 10, 2023

Visualizing gold’s return across currencies

While gold posted a small gain in 2022 for investors in the U.S., it posted significant gains against other currencies.

February 9, 2023

Cobalt’s battery-powered boom has turned to bust

While automotive usage is still rising, there’s been a sharp drop-off in buying from Chinese electronics.

February 9, 2023

Hindalco posts 63% slump in Q3 profit, sees “much better” Q4

Profit more than halved at Hindalco's aluminum upstream segment, which includes bauxite and coal.

February 8, 2023

First Australian coal cargoes arrive in China, await customs clearance

At least two vessels carrying Australian coal have arrived in China for the first time since an unofficial ban on imports was introduced more than two years ago

February 8, 2023

2022 was record year for central bank gold buying, WGC confirms

Central bank demand for gold totalled 1,136 tonnes valued at some $70 billion in 2022.

February 8, 2023

Fancy colour diamond prices up 3.9% in 2022

Prices for yellow diamonds climbed by 4.6% from the previous year, followed by a 3.9% rise in pinks and 1.8% in blues, the FCRF says.