October 14, 2022

Iron ore price outlook clouded by global demand woes, supply risks

Prices set to end 2022 around $100 a tonne, dip further in 2023.

October 14, 2022

TGIF – Gold helps Scots produce whisky more efficiently

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found a way to use gold particles to measure the maturity of whisky, which could help distillers with one of the key challenges…

October 13, 2022

Lithium price jumps to fresh all-time high

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says spot market pricing will feed through to long term contracts signed by automakers.

October 13, 2022

Sanctions, tariff or ban? Aluminum traders brace for fresh chaos

News that the US may target Russian aluminum in retaliation for attacks in Ukraine is sending shivers through the global metals market.

October 13, 2022

Column: Copper today, aluminum tomorrow? LME’s Russian dilemma

More than 60% of the copper stored in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses at the end of September was produced in Russia.

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.