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.

February 7, 2023

Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies

The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.

February 7, 2023

Historically low stocks behind spike in zinc price for delivery tomorrow

Zinc inventories in LME registered warehouses at 16,225 tonnes are at their lowest since June 1989.

February 6, 2023

Global copper smelting climbs in January to one-year peak – satellite data

January is traditionally a strong month for copper production in China, while favourable economics also provided a boost.