January 2, 2025

Copper price holds near 9-month low as 2025 opens with eyes on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged new challenges from the external environment in a speech on Tuesday

January 2, 2025

Brazilian miner boosts rare earths output in challenge to China’s grip

Serra Verde started commercially producing concentrate in Brazil’s Goias state about a year ago.

December 31, 2024

De Beers sitting on largest diamond inventory since 2008, FT reports

The diamond giant has faced multiple headwinds in recent years.

December 31, 2024

Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios

Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month.

December 31, 2024

Why artisanal miners need a digital investment marketplace

ASM employs some 45 million workers across more than 80 largely undeveloped countries.

December 31, 2024

Iron ore price falls over 15% in 2024 on faltering China demand, high portside stocks

A raft of stimulus measures unveiled by Beijing since late September to spur its sputtering economy helped the ferrous market recoup some losses.

December 31, 2024

Gold heads for biggest gain since 2010 in mixed year for metals

Gold is heading for one of its biggest annual gains this century.

December 30, 2024

China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong hit seven-month high

The world's top gold consumer imported a net 33.074 metric tons in November.

December 30, 2024

Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025

The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell.

December 30, 2024

Iron ore price rebounds on improving steel margins, falling portside stocks

Stimulus hopes in top consumer China also supported market gains.