May 20, 2025

LME WEEK: Trump’s copper tariff threat still a lucrative bet for traders

The premium for copper on COMEX has fallen to $600 a ton, a level traders say is still high enough to make a lucrative profit.

May 20, 2025

China gold imports surge to 11-month high despite record prices

The rise in imports is likely due to the People’s Bank of China allocating fresh quotas to some commercial banks in April.

May 20, 2025

Indonesian coal shipments to China slide amid new benchmark push

Domestic prices are at four-year lows, cutting into profit for imported coal.

May 20, 2025

US-led peace talks could boost Rwandan processing of Congo minerals

Congo, the UN, the US have accused Rwanda of exploiting Congolese minerals.

May 20, 2025

Sandvik targets annual savings of $103 million

Sandvik will divide its Manufacturing and Machining Solutions business into two separate areas.

May 20, 2025

Column: Bearish funds flee turbulent copper and turn to aluminum

The prospect of US import tariffs on copper has been a bonanza for physical metal traders, but the resulting price turbulence has been a big headache for fund managers.

May 19, 2025

Nippon Steel boosts investment for proposed US Steel deal

Nippon is now offering to build a new steel mill, save existing steelworker jobs and potentially add many more unionized roles.

May 19, 2025

Namibia sees uranium, oil driving rebound in foreign investment

Idled uranium operations restart and global companies ramp up oil exploration and green hydrogen projects in the west African nation.

May 19, 2025

Codelco taps Rio Tinto for major new lithium tie-up

Rio Tinto will contribute up to $900 million to the Maricunga project in Chile, taking a 49.99% share.

May 19, 2025

China’s platinum jewellery demand revives after gold rally, WPIC says

Chinese platinum jewellery fabrication rose 26% year-on-year in the first quarter.