Markets Top Stories

De Beers cuts diamond prices to revive sales

The world’s top producer made one of the steepest cuts to its diamond prices in years.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2024 | 7:21 am

Iron ore price drops as China central bank’s rate move defies expectation

China's central bank left the medium-term policy rate unchanged on…

Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 7:07 am

LME CEO aims to have first contracts with Shanghai futures exchange in 2024

The specific contacts to be launched with ShFE were still…

Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 6:51 am

First Quantum to halt Ravensthorpe nickel mine

The miner will sell nickel from the stockpiles for the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2024 | 3:56 am

Gold-inflation disconnect

Gold’s vexing disconnect from reported inflation took center stage again…

Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | January 12, 2024 | 10:23 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

Teck’s mining breakup sets the scene for copper takeovers

Teck owns four copper mines in South America and Canada that produced 270,000 metric tons last year.

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 1:11 pm

BHP says reform to LME nickel contract ‘long overdue’

Concern about the reliability of LME prices has led some producers and consumers to try and find alternatives.

Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 9:52 am

ATAC enters LOI with Hecla after shunning Victoria Gold takeover bid

ATAC Resources is now set to be sold to Hecla Mining in a deal valued at C$31 million.

Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 9:22 am

Iron ore price surges to 8-month high on renewed optimism around China’s reopening

BHP flagged a brightening demand outlook in the top steel producer country.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 9:08 am

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