February 16, 2022

Gold price highest since June as concerns over Ukraine continue

Rising geopolitical tensions and expectations surrounding a US rate hike drove investors to havens like bullion.

February 16, 2022

Aluminum price nears 13-year high on tight supply

The metal rose to near the strongest level since 2008 as traders assessed the possible impact of a potential easing of geopolitical tensions over Ukraine.

February 16, 2022

Explained: How interest rate hikes affect gold’s price

While rising interest rates bring macroeconomic headwinds for equity valuations, gold has had a special relationship with interest rates in recent hikes.

February 16, 2022

Aurubis CEO upbeat as metals demand, prices high

Aurubis posted an 85% rise in quarterly profits and reiterated increased 2021/22 earnings estimates.

February 16, 2022

VW set to boost output, pick new EV plant site, amid chip crunch

It plans build a new state-of-the-art car factory close to its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, to raise its game as electric-vehicle rival Tesla TSLA.O builds a plant near Berlin.

February 15, 2022

Chart: Bulk commodities most affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict

Woodmac flags growing commodity supply chain inefficiencies as Russia-Ukraine geopolitical tensions simmer.

February 15, 2022

Copper price rises as Russian troops return to base

President Vladimir Putin countered US warnings that Russia may invade Ukraine within days by emphasizing a de-escalation of tensions.

February 15, 2022

Coal is still raising trillions of dollars despite green shift

Commercial banks have channeled more than $1.5 trillion across the coal supply chain since the start of 2019.

February 15, 2022

Lithium supply crunch Part II – this time it’s for real

Scarcity of what is a critical input for EV batteries could potentially act as a powerful brake on e-mobility, writes Andy Home.

February 15, 2022

Eramet’s New Caledonia unit gets extra nickel ore export allowance

New Caledonia has authorized its SLN subsidiary to export an additional 2 million tonnes of nickel ore per year.