January 9, 2025

Tariff fears spark disconnect in silver and copper markets

Copper and silver futures in New York are surging above rival international price benchmarks as traders ramp up bets that Donald Trump will impose hefty import tariffs.

January 9, 2025

Column: Global seaborne iron ore had a good 2024, but it’s all China

The world's imports increased a modest 3.6% to a record high in 2024, however the boost was nearly totally driven by China.

January 8, 2025

Glencore loses senior aluminum traders to rivals Vitol, Mercuria

The moves are the latest signs that Glencore and Trafigura Group, which have long dominated metals trading, are being challenged by an influx of new competition.

January 8, 2025

Two bids made for Glencore stake in New Caledonia’s Koniambo Nickel

KNS halted its operations in March after Glencore decided to sell its 49% interest.

January 8, 2025

Gemfields faces 21% tax as Zambia reinstates export duty

Combined with an existing 6% mineral royalty tax, the 15% export duty on emeralds represents a significant tax burden for Gemfields.

January 7, 2025

Sandvik acquires US-based CAM reseller FASTech

FASTech will be a part of the business unit holding Mastercam, the the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider.

January 7, 2025

LME activity up 18% in 2024, nickel volumes at pre-crisis level

LME tin volumes jumped by 26% last year.

January 7, 2025

Vale, GreenIron to explore decarbonization projects in Brazil, Sweden

The partnership includes studies on the feasibility of a direct reduction plant to be operated by GreenIron in Brazil.

January 6, 2025

BHP selects eight companies for 2025 Xplor accelerator program

The 2025 Xplor cohorts will each receive an equity free grant of up to $500,000.

January 4, 2025

Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?

A range of economic and political issues seem likely to keep investors interested in adding gold to their portfolios.