December 13, 2024 Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump The benchmark smelter treatment charges for next year have been set by Chilean copper miner Antofagasta and China's Jiangxi Copper.
December 13, 2024 Gallium price rises to highest since 2011 following China export curbs Gallium prices assessed by Fastmarkets rose to $595 per kilogram on Friday, a 17% increase over the previous level on Dec. 11.
December 13, 2024 China leads world in energy transition, Wood Mackenzie says The world’s second-largest economy leads the energy transition and is on track to source half of its power from low-carbon energy.
December 13, 2024 Iron ore posts weekly gain as investors assess fresh Beijing stimulus Beijing pledged on Thursday to increase its budget deficit, issue more debt and loosen monetary policy.
December 12, 2024 China tightens rules to curb methane emissions from coal mines More than 150 countries have already pledged to cut methane by 30% by 2030.
December 12, 2024 Gold will shine in bearish year ahead for commodities, ING says Gold is set to continue this year’s streak of hitting consecutive records on geopolitical concerns, ING said.
December 12, 2024 Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.
December 11, 2024 Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February.
December 10, 2024 Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help Global lithium surpluses expected to persist through 2027.
December 10, 2024 Gold price could extend record run into 2025, Heraeus says Heraeus expects gold prices to range from $2,450 to $2,950 per ounce in 2025.
Gold and silver prices stumble at the end of best year since the 1970s Both metals are on track for their best year since 1979. December 31, 2025 | 12:59 pm
