May 20, 2024

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.

May 20, 2024

South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector

Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals.

May 20, 2024

Copper price hits record above $11,000 on bets that shortage looms

Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn in a rising tide of speculative money.

May 20, 2024

Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy

At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say.

May 18, 2024

BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days? 

May 17, 2024

Column: Ferocious CME copper squeeze presages future turbulence

This week's events suggest Doctor Copper could be in for some very turbulent times.

May 17, 2024

Copper, gold prices close in on records as metals mayhem continues

Copper vaulted toward a record in London and nickel spiked nearly 8%, capping a week of big moves in industrial and precious metals markets as bullish investors pile in and…

May 17, 2024

Nickel price jumps as unrest cuts output in No. 3 miner New Caledonia

Nickel jumped the most in a month as unrest in New Caledonia raised concerns about further disruption to supplies from the French territory.

May 17, 2024

Aluminum group steps up call on EU to bar imports of the Russian metal

Rusal said the main victims of such measure would be the European consumers.

May 17, 2024

US lukewarm on G7 Russian diamond ban after industry backlash

Ban aims to curb another revenue stream for Russia.