Chinese trader’s $20 million pile of Russian copper goes missingWuchan Zhongda Group, which had sales of $80 billion in 2023, bought 2,000 tons of refined copper from a Russian smelter that should have been delivered last month.Bloomberg News | June 13, 2024 | 7:49 am
Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says MacquarieMacquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from…Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:20 am
A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data showsGlobal inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance…Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 11:28 am
India’s gold imports seen falling as record price prompts jewellery swaps India's gold imports in 2024 could fall by nearly a fifth from the previous year. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 7:25 am
Anglo American rejects BHP’s third bid, extends deadline Anglo has left the door open for BHP as it agreed to grant it a one-week extension to table a binding offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2024 | 7:03 am
Anglo’s second largest investor demands BHP bid revision Petition by South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns a roughly 7% stake in Anglo, comes just hours before bid deadline. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2024 | 3:33 am
Peru’s 2024 copper target is realistic, mining magnates say The South American country produced 2.76 million tons of copper last year, dropping its rank from first to second for global production. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 2:40 pm
Copper’s record rise steadies as demand signals challenge bulls Many participants in the physical trade have been warning that prices were running ahead of signals of underlying market conditions. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2024 | 9:50 am
Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 9:34 am
China’s gold imports slow as record prices temper demand The precious metal’s allure has been further dimmed by warnings from China’s authorities over excessive speculation. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2024 | 9:28 am
Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings Lithium prices are coming out of a boom-to-bust period that left in its wake an array of stalled projects, scrapped deals and production cuts. Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 11:05 am
China’s SDIC in advanced talks for significant stake in Thai potash mine A deal for Asia Pacific Potash could be worth at least $400 million. Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 9:47 am