CHART: Copper price is being held hostage by BeijingNew report foresees a possible step change at meeting of China’s highest lawmaking body next week, with a decline of $1,000/t a distinct possibility.Frik Els | October 29, 2024 | 4:11 am
Australia risks losing its iron ore dominance, Fortescue CEO saysAustralia is the world's biggest supplier of seaborne iron ore,…Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 5:54 pm
Aura Minerals to acquire Bluestone Resources for $74 millionAs part of the deal, Aura will obtain a 100%…Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 9:37 am
CopperEx shares boosted by financings to support exploration in Chile Its flagship asset is Exploradora Norte, which hosts multiple drill-ready porphyry targets located south of Escondida. Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 10:12 am
Iron ore price drops with leading miners to deliver production reports This week, BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale turn in their figures. Bloomberg News | October 15, 2024 | 9:42 am
China to launch platinum, palladium futures in Q1, producers’ council says The contracts will be the first domestic price-hedging mechanism for platinum and palladium in China. Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 8:02 am
Central bankers make rare comments in favor of bigger gold stash Reserve managers from the central banks of Mexico, Mongolia and Czech Republic on Monday sang the praises of bigger holdings. Bloomberg News | October 15, 2024 | 7:50 am
Column: China imports record amount of lead after Shanghai squeeze China's imports of refined lead surged in August with the country set to be a net importer of the battery metal for the first time since 2020. Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 7:44 am
Gold price swings as traders await Fed’s decision on interest rates Gold is up by more than 25% this year, with rate-cut optimism fueling recent gains. Bloomberg News | October 14, 2024 | 10:26 am
Aluminum squeeze unravels on LME, easing pressure on sellers For months, the October aluminum contract has been a focal point for traders due to its steep premium to later-dated futures. Bloomberg News | October 14, 2024 | 9:24 am
China iron ore imports lifted by lower prices, demand hopes China, the world's largest iron ore consumer, brought in 104 million metric tons last month, the highest level since January. Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 8:05 am
China copper imports climb 15% on seasonal demand, brighter outlook "Buying emerged in the first two weeks when prices were relatively low," He Tianyu, a copper analyst at commodity research house CRU, said. Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 3:49 am