October 13, 2022

Nexa expects high prices as Europe smelters shut

Nexa's chief executive says the European situation is opening opportunities to expand zinc sales in the continent at higher prices.

October 13, 2022

Could global energy use go up while per capita emissions go down?

In 1965, the OECD comprised more than 70% of global emissions. Today, non-OECD countries account for more than 60%.

October 13, 2022

LME clearing house runs down default fund in BoE stress test

A BoE report said the central counterparties (CCPs) in Britain's financial system were "resilient", but said there were major differences after its first public stress testA BoE report said the…

October 13, 2022

Codelco offers 2023 European copper premiums at record high

The premiums set by Codelco for physical delivery of copper are seen as a benchmark for global contracts.

October 13, 2022

Explainer: Will market mayhem erupt if US bans Russian aluminum?

Global aluminum prices soared after news the Biden administration is considering an effective ban on Russian imports of the metal used in transport and construction.

October 13, 2022

EU crisis opens opportunity for Australian green energy exports – Fortescue

European nations are pushing to boost renewable energy resources amid an energy crisis to move away from Russian gas.

October 13, 2022

Aurubis raises 2023 copper premium 85% to $228 a tonne

The new premium, valid from Jan. 1, 2023, is sharply up from a premium of $123 a tonne in 2022.

October 12, 2022

Aluminum heads for more supply chaos as Biden weighs Russia ban

The Biden administration is considering options including sanctions on Russia’s top producer of the metal.

October 12, 2022

White House weighs ban on Russian aluminum over Ukraine war escalation

The White House is eyeing three options: an outright ban, increasing tariffs to levels so punitive they would impose an effective ban, or sanctioning Rusal.

October 12, 2022

Gold price gains as traders assess Fed policy, await US inflation data

Bullion edged up Wednesday from a one-week low, while traders await critical US inflation data later in the week.