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.

December 9, 2024

Copper price jumps on China policy, but we’ve been here before

Copper looked ready to test record highs in September after a Beijing bazooka, but a new report says the deep malaise of Chinese construction trumps all else.

December 9, 2024

Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapse

The People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus.

December 9, 2024

Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom

The metal is expected to average $8,750 a ton in 2025, down from a prior forecast of $10,250.