January 17, 2025

Copper in longest winning streak since 2017 on China demand hopes

Copper was poised for a second weekly advance after data showed China’s GDP in 2024 expanded 5%.

January 17, 2025

Trump tariff risks fuel a chaotic hunt for gold in London

In recent weeks US prices for gold, silver and other metals have surged above other international benchmarks.

January 17, 2025

Aluminum set for best week in three months on China demand hopes

Data released Friday showed China’s gross domestic product in 2024 expanded 5%.

January 17, 2025

Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market

Botswana's economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year.

January 17, 2025

Rio Tinto to form new lithium unit after Arcadium buy

Rio Tinto Lithium would control the miner’s $2.5 billion Rincon project in Argentina but not its controversial Jadar project in Serbia.

January 16, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths’ second-quarter revenue rises nearly 4%

Its total rare earth oxide for the second quarter was 2,617 metric tons, compared to 2,722 tons reported last quarter.

January 16, 2025

Column: Tin falls back to earth but supply problems haven’t gone away

Investors lost faith in tin's bull narrative towards the end of 2024, slashing bets on a further rally and helping crash the price.

January 16, 2025

China ramping up grid spending after green power supply boom

Faster grid expansion is going to accelerate demand for copper, said Wei Lai, deputy trading head at Zijin Mining Investment Shanghai Co.

January 16, 2025

Rio Tinto, Glencore discussed mining’s biggest-ever potential merger

Combining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group.

January 16, 2025

Societe Generale plans partial return to gold trading

The French bank resigned as a market maker for gold at the London Bullion Market Association in 2019.