January 19, 2023 Column: Exchanges diversify as base metals trade shrinks in 2022 Volumes have fallen every month year-on-year since the suspension of nickel trading and the decision to cancel trades.
January 19, 2023 LME CEO says nickel reforms to be implemented ‘relatively quickly’ Trading volumes at the LME have been slowly declining primarily due to increased competition from the OTC markets.
January 18, 2023 Molybdenum price in Europe hits record high "There is zero availability on the ground and some people actually flew some material from China."
January 18, 2023 CHARTS: LME zinc stocks plunge to 1989 low, but Chinese levels rebound Shutdowns of European smelters due to high power prices have been a key reason behind low LME stocks.
January 18, 2023 New solution aims to effectively monitor tailings facilities from space Satellites, earth observation and ground sensors have been combined into one solution for monitoring tailings facilities.
January 17, 2023 BASF, Eramet to finalize $2.6bn partnership on Indonesia nickel smelter The partnership would build a hydro-metallurgical complex with an output capacity of 67,000 tonnes of nickel and 7,500 tonnes of cobalt per year.
January 17, 2023 Greta Thunberg released after brief detention at German coal mine protest Climate campaigner was detained during protests against the demolition of a village to make way for a coal mine expansion.
January 17, 2023 Trafigura plans to take large amounts of LME copper Copper stocks in LME registered warehouses stand at 83,325 tonnes are already low.
January 17, 2023 Mega miners are hunting for deals after decade on the sidelines The industry is flush with cash after last year’s record profits, while boards and managers believe they have the support of key investors after promising to avoid the reckless overspending…
January 17, 2023 Britishvolt calls in administrators in blow to UK’s EV battery hopes Backed by Glencore, company was viewed as a key part of the UK’s drive toward an EV manufacturing boom.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
