Column: LME checks Russian aluminum play but is it game over?The London Metal Exchange's warning shot to those looking to game the new sanctions on Russian aluminum appears to have worked.Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 7:58 am
Copper price touches $10,000 again as Goldman sees ‘stockout’ riskGoldman raised its year-end price target to $12,000 a ton,…Bloomberg News | May 7, 2024 | 7:09 am
BHP insists Anglo American’s South African assets must go in any takeoverBHP sees advantages for South Africa in a distribution of…Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 4:46 am
Insight: Inside a copper output plunge at No. 1 global producer Codelco Codelco "has had some significant strategic errors," especially attempting simultaneous projects, according to one consultant. Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 9:51 am
Nickel may see deficit on Indonesia hurdles, Macquarie warns While the bank’s base case is for a surplus of less than 40,000 tons, that may be in jeopardy if Jakarta’s approvals are slow. Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 9:23 am
Canada bans indirect imports of Russian diamonds The latest restriction adds to a ban on Russian diamonds announced in December. Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 9:22 am
Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally US Treasury Secretary will see government officials including Finance Minister Mario Marcel and central bank President Rosanna Costa. Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 9:11 am
New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa. Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 7:53 am
Indonesia says its nickel supply will keep global prices low Nickel prices plunged by around 45% last year, and dipped briefly below $16,000 a ton earlier this month. Bloomberg News | February 29, 2024 | 7:10 am
Chinese outbound investment in EVs likely set new record in 2023 Chinese firms put $28.2 billion into EV-related industries last year. Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:47 am
Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem ban Russia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by volume. Henry Lazenby | February 28, 2024 | 3:02 pm
BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations. Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 2:55 pm