October 7, 2024

Iron ore price plunges as China fails to deliver fresh stimulus

Iron ore price down more than 5% on Chinese stimulus disappointment.

October 7, 2024

Military Metals acquires antimony, tin projects in Slovakia

The new acquisition follows Military Metals' recent acquisition of the past-producing West Gore antimony project in Nova Scotia.

October 7, 2024

Column: Energy transition story rekindles fund interest in metals

A potential return of heavyweight investment flows to the sector could be as powerful a price driver as physical supply shortages.

October 7, 2024

Serbia’s parliament debates ban on lithium mining

Environmental groups warned they would stage more protests if parliament blocked the opposition proposal.

October 7, 2024

Orano sees progress developing uranium mine in Mongolia

A long-delayed, multi-billion dollar uranium project in Mongolia could start producing the nuclear fuel by 2030.

October 7, 2024

Aluminum market squeeze intensifies amid LME delays and rising costs

The market has also been eyeing a large long position in October contracts held by Trafigura Group.

October 7, 2024

Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says

EV sales have slowed for reasons including a lack of charging infrastructure and concerns about resale values.

October 7, 2024

Hedge fund Elliott loses appeal against dismissal of LME nickel lawsuit

Judge ruled that the extreme price movement was "a once in a generation event" and that the LME acted lawfully in cancelling the trades.

October 7, 2024

Metals markets eye China reopening for stimulus rally cues

There are still concerns that Beijing will need to act even more to restore China to its status as the growth engine for major commodities.

October 4, 2024

Lithium firms’ shares rise after Rio Tinto buyout rumour

The acquisition talk comes as Rio faces challenges in developing its Jadar lithium project in Serbia.