January 19, 2023 Column: Exchanges diversify as base metals trade shrinks in 2022 Volumes have fallen every month year-on-year since the suspension of nickel trading and the decision to cancel trades.
January 19, 2023 Congo president demands more from $6.2 billion China metals deal “The Chinese, they’ve made a lot of money and made a lot of profit from this contract,” Tshisekedi said in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
January 19, 2023 Copper price on the way up, but with many ‘ifs’ Long copper positions are building on both the LME and the COMEX.
January 19, 2023 Congo sees deal on $6bn China mining contract overhaul this year The government is in active talks with representatives of Sicomines.
January 19, 2023 China’s 2022 gold output climbs, consumption weakens The country's gold output rose 13.09% year-on-year to 372.048 tonnes.
January 18, 2023 BHP expects China to underpin commodities demand in 2023 Its view contrasts with that of Rio Tinto, which said this week that China's reopening could raise near-term risks of labour and supply-chain shortages.
January 18, 2023 Copper price highest since June on China optimism Investors believe China's lifting of covid-19 restrictions will enable its economy to bounce back from last year's slump.
January 18, 2023 Iron ore price rises while China warns against speculation China's state planner issued its third warning this month against excessive speculation.
January 18, 2023 Column: Funds jump back into copper, betting on Chinese recovery The funds' sudden return is a sign that many are betting on a sunnier outlook, writes Andy Home.
January 18, 2023 CHARTS: LME zinc stocks plunge to 1989 low, but Chinese levels rebound Shutdowns of European smelters due to high power prices have been a key reason behind low LME stocks.
Ferrexpo halts Ukraine operations, furloughs staff after power grid attacks The suspension will remain in place until power can be provided consistently at required levels, the company said. January 20, 2026 | 10:15 am
