March 9, 2022

Nickel price spike “purely financial” but Tsingshan effect could linger

Nickel price plunges in Shanghai following historic short squeeze on Chinese stainless steel giant in London.

March 9, 2022

Russia’s Ukraine invasion to fuel reorientation of commodity markets – report

While the attack on Ukraine has caused a price spike in a broad array of commodities, Russia’s share of metals supply is greatest for uranium and palladium. 

March 9, 2022

Russian fuel supply latest headache for Rio Tinto’s giant Mongolia copper expansion

“The reality is, Mongolia has two very big powerful neighbours, so it’s quite important for us to maintain healthy, peaceful, balanced relationships.”

March 9, 2022

Gold price drops from 19-month high with risk sentiment improving

Despite the latest setback, bullion is still up 9% on the year.

March 9, 2022

Aluminum Dunkerque signs deal to buy alumina feedstock from Glencore

The smelting firm has also signed a new deal to sell aluminum to Glencore, already a customer for its metal.

March 9, 2022

De Beers latest sale shows diamond demand remains strong

The world’s top diamond producer by value sold $650 million worth of roughs in the second cycle, 18% more than in the same period last year.

March 9, 2022

US senators seek to bar Russia selling gold to dodge sanctions

Bill would impose secondary sanctions to anyone buying or selling Russian gold, in an effort to further weaken the ruble.

March 8, 2022

US ban on Russian energy imports does not include uranium

The US power industry relies on Russia and its allies Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for roughly half of the uranium powering its nuclear power plants.

March 8, 2022

With eye on metal prices, US cautious on possible sanctions of Usmanov companies

The United States last week imposed sanctions on the billionaire as part of several rounds of measures Washington has taken.

March 8, 2022

Alba, GreenRoc up on initial Amitsoq graphite resource

An initial resource estimate on GreenRoc's Amitsoq graphite project in Greenland ranks the project among the highest-grade globally.