September 19, 2022

Investing abroad could be the solution to America’s clean energy future

Investing in mineral-rich countries would be easier than building new mines in the US, said Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Executive Editor Henry Sanderson in an interview.

September 18, 2022

What to watch as commodities traders prepare for Powell

Pre-Fed tensions are most obvious in the bullion market. The looming rate decision will drive the next moves for the precious metal.

September 17, 2022

A European stock trader’s guide to an era of scorching inflation

While mining stocks tend to outperform during periods of elevated inflation, gains may be curtailed by concern about China’s demand for metals.

September 16, 2022

Column: Zinc caught between weakening demand and sliding supply

The puzzle facing the zinc market is whether demand or supply will fall hardest this year.

September 16, 2022

To buy or not to buy: Russian aluminum dilemma for Europe’s buyers

Europe's power crisis, production cuts and shortages of aluminum have left consumers in a quandary about Russian supplies of the metal vital for the region's transport, construction and packaging industries.

September 16, 2022

LME faces suit from funds including AQR over nickel crisis

The LME is already facing lawsuits from Jane Street and Paul Singer’s Elliott Investment Management over its handling of the March nickel crisis.

September 16, 2022

Democrats imperil White House plan to wean US off Russian uranium

Russia accounted for 16.5% of the uranium imported into the US in 2020.

September 16, 2022

New process allows producing metal oxides key for green energy transition

A new materials design strategy produces copper-based metal oxides that perform efficiently under high temperatures.

September 16, 2022

Glencore eyes adding lithium to trading business — report

Glencore does not own lithium mines, but has invested heavily in the business of recycling the battery metal this year.

September 15, 2022

Decarbonizing iron ore and steel industry by 2050 requires $1.4 trillion investment — report

To stay in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, requires revolution across every stage of the value chain.