December 3, 2020

Vale’s disappointing iron ore output adds fuel to scorching price rise

The hottest major commodity of 2020 is getting even hotter, with iron ore boosted by news that one of the world's biggest producers will not meet its output targets this…

December 2, 2020

Gold & the USDX: correlations

Even if the USD Index is to decline further from here, the implications are not particularly bullish for the precious metals market.

December 2, 2020

Copper bonanza is emboldening unions in biggest-producing nation

The confluence of factors turning producers into cash machines is also emboldening workers in Chile, raising the risk of stoppages in a hectic period.

December 2, 2020

US gold futures beginning to overcome coronavirus shock

More than 400,000 December contracts representing over 40 million ounces of gold have been swapped this month for futures expiring in February.

December 2, 2020

India court rejects restart of Vedanta copper smelter

Country's top court has rejected Vedanta’s petition to restart for three months its shuttered smelter in the southern Tamil Nadu state.

December 2, 2020

China coking coal surges as covid throttles Mongolia border

Coking coal prices in China have soared to a four-year high after a new covid-19 outbreak slowed border crossings from Mongolia.

December 2, 2020

Lead hits 1-year high on mine disruption but oversupply looms

Metal was the top performer among LME metals last month.

December 1, 2020

Trump taps loan program he tried to kill to help mining

The loan program was created to help fund clean energy technology programs and electric vehicles.

December 1, 2020

Teck looks to boost Chinese coal sales amid stalled Australian shipments

Fourth quarter sales to China remained within guidance of 5.8-6.2 Mt.

December 1, 2020

Pilbara Minerals to buy Altura for $175m on lithium recovery bet

Altura entered receivership in October following prolonged weakness in the raw battery materials market.