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CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slump

CME's lithium hydroxide contract is cash-settled, therefore easy to use as hedgers do not need to worry about taking delivery of unsuitable grades.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:05 am

Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals

Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2024 | 8:59 am

2023 commodities report: winners and losers in the global market

Commodities as a whole had a challenging year, with the…

U.S. Global Investors | January 8, 2024 | 12:04 pm

Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this year

Demand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are…

Bloomberg News | January 8, 2024 | 9:33 am

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

The Western Australia-based junior entered the ASX on the right…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2024 | 3:47 am

Taseko increases stake in Gibraltar mine in British Columbia

Gibraltar is Canada's second largest open pit copper mine.

Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 11:00 am

Osisko Metals forms JV with Appian on Pine Point project in Northwest Territories

Appian, as the JV partner, would invest up to C$100 million over an estimated four-year period to acquire a 60% interest in the project.

Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 9:56 am

Copper price retreats on concern over rate hikes, China demand

US business activity unexpectedly rebounded to an eight-month high in February.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 9:40 am

Column: Iron ore prices jabbed higher by prongs of China demand, supply woes

The supply shortage and expectations of increasing Chinese demand are likely to provide a solid base for further gains, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 8:08 am

Column: Another Yunnan power blow to China’s aluminum output

The province's hydroelectric grid has struggled with prolonged drought and low reservoir levels.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 7:51 am

Goldman’s Currie says China recovery ‘A-OK’, commodities to jump

Goldman Sachs expects returns from commodities over 12 months of 31% based on the S&P GSCI.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2023 | 7:44 am

AngloGold Ashanti CEO resists gold M&A temptation

Production likely to fall, miner says.

Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 7:18 am

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am

Energy traders, flush with cash, are moving into crops and metals

After making more money than ever in the last few years, some of the world’s top energy traders are using the cash to expand in metals and agriculture.

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 3:37 pm

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