February 21, 2024

China lithium futures ride environmental rollercoaster

The most-active July contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged by 10%.

February 21, 2024

Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday.

February 21, 2024

In election year, South African mines bleed cash, jobs

The country's biggest mining investors are halting plans to spend billions of rand on new projects in response to a slump in profits.

February 21, 2024

Burkina Faso suspends export permits for small-scale gold production

Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of total exports in 2020.

February 20, 2024

China’s tin supply for food cans and chips steadily tightens

Myanmar's Wa state has placed a tax in kind of 30% on all tin concentrate exports.

February 20, 2024

Goldman, hedge funds step up activity in physical uranium as prices spike

Shortfalls have lifted uranium prices to 16-year highs.

February 20, 2024

Swiss January gold exports highest in six years on strong Asian sales

"Year of the Dragon" fuelled the jewellery demand as this is seen as a traditionally auspicious year for gold purchases in China.

February 19, 2024

Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed

Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving…

February 19, 2024

US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China

A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals.

February 19, 2024

Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say

BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower.