December 11, 2020 Copper-market cocktail means miners have rarely had it so good The world’s biggest copper miners are enjoying a rare bonanza, helped along by fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
December 11, 2020 Commodities hit 6-year high with recovery boosting oil, copper The Bloomberg Commodity Spot Index rose 1.3% on Thursday to its highest since 2014.
December 11, 2020 Coal mining accidents tests China’s control of its cheapest fuel A series of deadly mining accidents has hit output, while self-imposed import restrictions -- including on key supplier Australia -- limit shipments from overseas.
December 10, 2020 Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning World's largest iron ore export terminal is cleared of large vessels, exacerbating an already tight market.
December 10, 2020 Bigger things predicted for tiny tin market Lockdowns around the world have prompted households to stock up on long-lasting food and buy more home electronics, providing a boost for the metal.
December 9, 2020 ‘Green stimulus packages’ key driver for base metal demand, says analyst “The path to economic recovery will be long and slow,” says Intl FCStone metals analyst Natalie Scott-Gray.
December 9, 2020 Fortescue expects robust demand for steel next year Miner has kept this year's total production forecast at 175 million to 180 million tonnes.
December 9, 2020 Zinc hits 19-month high amid supply worries, demand recovery Zinc rallied to the highest since April 2019, lifted by concerns over falling Chinese production and as hopes for a US stimulus deal buoyed market sentiment.
December 8, 2020 Minerals and metals demand recovery in 2021 – report Fitch sees mining and metals capital expenditure improving in 2021, compared with 2020.
December 8, 2020 Diamond industry forecast for 2021 and beyond Global diamond production this year fell by more than 20% to about 113 million carats.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says One of the world’s biggest lithium traders is seeing a turnaround in the battery metal market as accelerating demand ends a glut that dragged down prices. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
