September 30, 2024

Copper takes top spot again as best prospect at LME seminar

Copper got 46% of votes in an informal poll at the LME Seminar on which base metal is likely to have most upside.

September 29, 2024

The mavericks of metals are back, rocking a $15 trillion market

Despite its significance as the marketplace where global benchmarks for aluminum, copper and nickel are set, the LME and its warehouse system regularly turn into a playground for traders.

September 27, 2024

Mercuria blazes trail for energy traders eyeing a metals bonanza

As of Sept. 25, Mercuria was advertising four metals-related jobs on LinkedIn.

September 27, 2024

Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper

Big diversified miners are watching rival copper producers gradually grow beyond their reach.

September 27, 2024

Glencore Congo copper mine hit with $894 million royalty row

Kamoto is one of the largest mines in Congo, exporting 200,000 tonnes of copper and 16,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2023.

September 27, 2024

LME Week: Global metal industry flocks to London for annual shindig

Metal consumers, producers and traders from around the world are arriving in London for the annual industry gathering.

September 26, 2024

How Europe’s battery hope has become a symbol of the EV bust

Northvolt was supposed to power Europe’s response to the likes of Tesla and China’s fast-growing electric vehicle makers.

September 26, 2024

Aurubis offers 2025 copper premium of $228/t to European customers

The premium offered is unchanged from this year and 2023.

September 25, 2024

Stellantis, Orano drop planned JV to recycle electric car batteries

The JV was to help recycle used electric vehicle batteries and scrap materials from Stellantis gigafactories in Europe and North America.

September 25, 2024

US fintech firm seeks membership of iconic LME trading floor

New York-based Clear Street is seeking regulatory approval ahead of a planned application to join the LME.