May 19, 2021 Once key to the economy, Bosnia’s coal mines face closure Bosnia prepares to switch gradually from coal to renewable energy sources.
May 19, 2021 China’s Lygend starts milestone nickel project in Indonesia Company and its Indonesian partner Harita Group plan to build other projects on Obi island to make nickel sulphate.
May 19, 2021 $70 oil, $200 iron, $10,000 copper: Commodities smash milestones From copper to iron ore and oil, prices have rallied broadly in 2021, as the global economy emerges from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and fires up demand.
May 18, 2021 Singapore Exchange eyes battery metals contracts to tap EV boom The Singapore Exchange is eyeing introducing contracts for battery metals amid a surge in demand for raw materials for EVs.
May 18, 2021 Brazil private ports move 11% more cargo in Q1, driven by commodities trade Oil, as well as iron and iron ore boosted cargo movement in the first quarter.
May 18, 2021 Teck sees little risk of higher taxes in no. 1 copper producer Chile Meanwhile, it has yet to decide whether to restart a sales process for its 80% stake in the Zafranal copper mine in Peru.
May 18, 2021 China puts Australia on notice with push to diversify iron ore Iron ore is Australia’s biggest export earner, and relations with Canberra have taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks.
May 18, 2021 Glencore to restart operations at Mutanda copper, cobalt mine in 2022 Restarted output from Mutanda could help ease shortages in the copper and cobalt markets.
May 18, 2021 Million-ounce palladium deficit will drive record prices, says Metals Focus The roughly 10 million ounce-a-year palladium market will be undersupplied by around a million ounces in 2021 and the price will average $3,000 an ounce, up 37% from 2020.
May 18, 2021 Miner earns eightfold gain striking palladium on city’s doorstep Chalice plans to add supply to a palladium market that’s been in deficit for years due to high demand for the metal.
Europe trawls for alternative aluminum supply in face of Mozal shutdown The plant shipped almost 430,000 tons of aluminum to the EU in the first 10 months of 2025. December 16, 2025 | 12:25 pm
