July 22, 2020

Perfect storm in scrap is copper’s hidden bull driver

Global scrap trade flows have dropped significantly over the past two years as China has closed the import door.

July 21, 2020

INFOGRAPHIC: Covid-19 impact on gold supply chain

Increased investor demand for gold coupled with a constrained supply has led to high prices and a bullish market.

July 21, 2020

Platinum and palladium prices to rise through 2021

Palladium will average $2,050 this year and $2,138 in 2021, a Reuters poll showed.

July 20, 2020

Spherical graphite producers impacted by low demand

Roskill says that low demand is the result of major cuts to Chinese new energy vehicle incentives and the covid-19 pandemic.

July 17, 2020

Cobalt price: BMW avoids the Congo conundrum – for now

German firm's unique deal with world's only primary cobalt mine avoids DRC human rights problems entirely, something no cellphone or carmaker can claim.

July 17, 2020

India, China gold retail markets reel from pandemic pain

Physical bullion remained out of favour this week among consumers in top hubs China and India in the grip of the coronavirus

July 17, 2020

Triple Flag closes $550 million gold and silver stream on Northparkes mine

The deal gives Triple Flag rights to the majority of the gold and silver that will be produced at the mine in New South Wales.

July 17, 2020

RBC hikes silver price forecasts

RBC Capital Markets has raised its silver price forecasts by 16% in 2020, 17% in 2021 and 14% in 2022.

July 17, 2020

Rio Tinto says threat of virus second wave is roiling raw materials

While demand is strong in China, the top raw materials consumer, the US copper market remains weak.

July 17, 2020

Rio Tinto posts strong Q2 iron ore shipments

Company reported a 1.5% rise in shipments for Q2 and sees China demand recovery.