January 21, 2025

China may seek more coal from Mongolia as Russia’s share shrinks

China’s record coal purchases last year were driven by big increases in supplies from Australia and Mongolia.

January 21, 2025

Korea Zinc shares fall as rival faction secures court injunction

Shares in the world’s biggest zinc smelter fell 8.6% to close at the lowest since early October.

January 21, 2025

Thungela names De Beers’ Madondo as new CEO

The executive joins Thungela as the coal producer is expanding its operations in Australia.

January 21, 2025

Eramet’s Bories to step down as CEO, stay on as chair

Eramet expects to announce Bories' successor as CEO by the end of the first quarter.

January 20, 2025

BHP’s iron ore, copper output surge on mine improvements

Production rose because of supply chain improvements, with a record amount of iron ore delivered from the Central Pilbara hub.

January 20, 2025

New York futures for gold, copper tumble on WSJ tariff report

Premiums for gold traded on the US-based Comex over the London spot market halved following the news report, to around $20 an ounce.

January 20, 2025

Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case

The DRC in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain.

January 20, 2025

Copper price gains in London after report of delayed US tariff rollout

Copper rose as much as 1.2% in London ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

January 20, 2025

Column: Global aluminum market faces a year of trade turbulence

It's going to be a busy year for aluminum traders as the global market navigates multiple geopolitical storms.

January 20, 2025

China buys less Russian coal in 2024 despite record imports

While Russia remained China's number-two coal supplier it was the only key producer whose shipments to China fell in 2024.