January 19, 2023 Congo sees deal on $6bn China mining contract overhaul this year The government is in active talks with representatives of Sicomines.
January 19, 2023 Nickel market surplus narrows to 9,200 tonnes in November, INSG says During the first 11 months of the year, the global market was oversupplied by 90,700 tonnes.
January 19, 2023 China’s 2022 gold output climbs, consumption weakens The country's gold output rose 13.09% year-on-year to 372.048 tonnes.
January 18, 2023 Alcoa drops as shipments seen stagnating on shaky demand The largest US aluminum producer expects to ship between 2.5 million and 2.6 million tonnes this year.
January 18, 2023 BHP expects China to underpin commodities demand in 2023 Its view contrasts with that of Rio Tinto, which said this week that China's reopening could raise near-term risks of labour and supply-chain shortages.
January 18, 2023 Canadian watchdog renews Cameco’s licence for nuclear fuel facility in Port Hope The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission authorized raising the annual production limit to 1,650 tonnes of uranium.
January 18, 2023 Mubadala says Emirates Global Aluminium IPO may happen this year The Middle East’s biggest producer of aluminum may sell shares to the public as soon as the third quarter of 2023.
January 18, 2023 Chile mining industry regrets govt veto of Dominga project permit The president of the National Mining Society said in a statement the project was technically sound.
January 18, 2023 Column: Funds jump back into copper, betting on Chinese recovery The funds' sudden return is a sign that many are betting on a sunnier outlook, writes Andy Home.
January 18, 2023 CHARTS: LME zinc stocks plunge to 1989 low, but Chinese levels rebound Shutdowns of European smelters due to high power prices have been a key reason behind low LME stocks.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am