January 9, 2023

Alcoa’s Australia unit flags 30% production cut at alumina refinery

Alcoa's Kwinana refinery has resorted to using diesel instead of gas for some of its operations.

January 9, 2023

Fortescue Metals CFO Ian Wells to step down in latest shakeup

Wells' resignation is the latest in the top management departures at Fortescue.

January 9, 2023

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months

Coal accounts for more than 70% of India's power generation, and coal-fired plants make up over 75% of India's use of the polluting fuel.

January 8, 2023

First Quantum could suspend Panama jobs due to gov’t order to halt operations

The Canadian miner said it would suspend jobs if forced to halt operations.

January 6, 2023

Huge gold stock upleg likely

The technical and sentimental setup is very similar to that which birthed mid-2020’s mighty post-stock-panic upleg.

January 6, 2023

Fertilizer prices fall to lowest in 19 months as gas drops

The Green Markets North American Fertilizer Index fell 4% Friday to $672.82 per short ton, the lowest since June 2021.

January 6, 2023

Glencore sells warehousing unit Access World

Access World Group was founded in 1933 and acquired by the London-listed miner in 2010.

January 6, 2023

Column: New year, new nickel market after LME’s 2022 meltdown?

The LME contract has returned, but it is much diminished.

January 6, 2023

What to watch as China gives commodities a wild start to year

Commodities are having a volatile start to the year as China’s virus tsunami and policy shifts leave investors scrambling to calibrate expectations for 2023.

January 6, 2023

China to crack down on speculation in iron ore prices

The Chinese state planner will resolutely crack down on illegal activities such as price gouging and speculation to ensure smooth operation of the market.