October 7, 2023

LME seeks to move on from nickel crisis as traders return

It’s been 19 months since Matthew Chamberlain responded to a runaway short squeeze by suspending the world’s benchmark nickel market and cancelling $12 billion of trades.

October 6, 2023

Copper Study Group expects big supply surplus in 2024

Production is forecast to exceed usage by 467,000 metric tons in 2024, a significant upward revision from the expected 297,000 metric ton surplus from April.

October 6, 2023

Nickel debacle casts long shadow as industry masses in London

Numbers arriving in London for LME Week return to 2019 levels.

October 5, 2023

US, UK and partners working on 15 critical minerals projects

The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) formed last year by 14 governments aims to ensure adequate supplies of minerals such as lithium and rare earths to meet zero-carbon goals.

October 5, 2023

Lundin scion leads group raising $500 million for mining fund

Nordic Natural Resources Capital will take “sponsorship” stakes and invest in mining companies at development or construction phases of their projects.

October 5, 2023

Column: INSG forecasts a third consecutive year of nickel surplus

Global nickel production will outpace demand to the tune of 239,000 metric tons next year, according to the study group.

October 5, 2023

Aurubis to keep European copper premium at record high next year

The company has told customers it will keep the surcharge at $228 a ton, ahead of the start of annual supply negotiations next week.

October 4, 2023

Column: Funds sell copper as technical picture deteriorates

Investors on both sides of the Atlantic have been shifting positions in response to a potential downside break of a range that has defined the price action this year.

October 4, 2023

Ranked: The world’s top diamond mining countries, by carats and value

Only 22 countries in the world engage in rough diamond production.

October 4, 2023

Stakeholder collaboration key to successful transition toward non-mining economies

The best way to deal with mine closures is by combining early planning, local-based solutions, and targeted investments, new research has found.