May 16, 2024

CME boosts margins for copper futures after sizzling rally to record

Copper futures hit record highs this week as investors with bearish positions were squeezed.

May 16, 2024

US, Canada team up to fund critical minerals junior Lomiko

Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals.

May 16, 2024

EU launches trade investigation into Chinese tinplate steel

The EU launched the investigation to assess whether imports into the bloc are sold at excessively low prices.

May 16, 2024

Copper short squeeze in New York is rocking metals markets

A massive dislocation between the prices for copper traded in New York and other commodity exchanges has rocked the global market.

May 15, 2024

Solitario Resources soars on gold discoveries in South Dakota mine district

Shares of Solitario Resources hit its highest in over three years on Wednesday.

May 15, 2024

Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough

Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities.

May 15, 2024

Gold price climbs on cooling US inflation, weaker retail numbers

Bullion has remained strong despite the anticipated timing of the Fed’s pivot being pushed back.

May 15, 2024

Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit record

US Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb.

May 15, 2024

Iron ore price slides as prospects of softening demand, Biden’s new China tariff weigh

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports.

May 15, 2024

Gold-infused sensor effectively detects presence of fentanyl

A new sensor that relies on carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles can detect even small amounts of fentanyl.