March 10, 2022

VIDEO: Gold price rebounds on ceasefire setback – Goldman targets $2,500

Goldman's Jeff Currie sees "perfect storm" for gold price.

March 10, 2022

Nickel, the devil’s metal with a history of bad behaviour

The global nickel market is in a pricing black-out, writes Andy Home.

March 10, 2022

Evraz’s London shares suspended after Abramovich sanctions

Company shares fell 16% after the announcement. 

March 10, 2022

Rio Tinto cuts ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war

The decision throws into doubt the future of Rio's aluminum joint venture with Rusal and an Irish refinery, key to Europe’s aluminum sector.

March 9, 2022

Nickel trade falls silent in throwback to LME’s darkest days

The LME was moving to restore order in a market gripped by a classic short squeeze, driven by a panicky move by the world’s largest nickel producer.

March 9, 2022

Uranium mining stocks gain as US weighs sanctions on top Russian supplier

Rosatom is a delicate target because the company and its subsidiaries account for about 35% of global uranium enrichment and has agreements to ship the nuclear fuel to countries across…

March 9, 2022

Australia, South Africa miners eye options as Europe makes desperate calls

Prices of palladium, coal and other commodities have skyrocketed since Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, while sanctions on Moscow drive Western consumers to replace Russian supply.

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.”