July 1, 2025

INSIGHT: Rare earth magnet users jolted into paying premium prices for ex-China supply

While rare earths magnets from China are beginning to flow again, customers remain on edge about the threat of future shortages.

June 27, 2025

Copper price down after $0 Chinese smelter deal

The $0 agreement presents a win for China's smelters given spot charges are hovering around the –$43 mark.

June 26, 2025

Column: LME’s new position rules reflect a changed metals landscape

Traders have been scaling up bets even as LME warehouse inventory has been depleting.

June 26, 2025

Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest

Amaroq is in talks with a number of lenders about state loans, offtake agreements and direct investments.

June 26, 2025

BHP faces UK contempt charge for funding case over Brazil dam collapse

BHP denies liability and says the case duplicates legal proceedings and repair programs in Brazil.

June 26, 2025

Copper price surges to highest since March record

US prices jump more than 3%, opening up massive $1,600 per tonne gap between US and LME copper prices with Goldman Sachs predicting more gains to come. 

June 25, 2025

Germany, Italy pressured to repatriate $245B worth of gold from US

Germany and Italy currently hold the world's second- and third-largest gold reserves respectively.

June 25, 2025

Copper price: Chinese smelters ramp up exports, potentially squeezing home market too

Exports at these levels would bring renewed pressure and could potentially tip the Chinese market into backwardation as well.

June 24, 2025

Central banks eye gold, euro and yuan as dollar dominance wanes

According to a report by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, one in three central banks plan to increase exposure to gold over the next one-to-two years.

June 24, 2025

German battery production, trade decline; lobby urges action

Market volumes fell 16% in 2024 to a total value of $23.8B, mostly due to weaker demand for lithium-ion batteries.