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Copper price climbs to three-month high on Panama mine risk, shortfall

The metal rose as much as 1.2% on Friday, tracking a rally in European and Chinese stock markets.

Bloomberg News | December 1, 2023 | 8:40 am

Copper miners, Chinese smelters agree on first drop in fees in 3 years

Miners on Friday reached agreements with Chinese smelters for a…

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:38 am

First Quantum takes Panama to international court

It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am

Panama mine shutdown threatens copper’s surplus

The expectation for a looser market in the near term…

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 10:35 am

AustralianSuper builds stake in Pilbara Minerals

Australia's largest pension fund is now the second largest shareholder…

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 9:47 am

Gold price rises to 4-month high after Bank of Japan’s surprise policy tweak

Gold has risen above the key $1,800 level as the US dollar dropped after the Bank of Japan's surprise policy tweak.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 9:05 am

Column: Commodity forecasts are absurd, but China is key as Ukraine fades

While 2022 has largely been a story of the necessity of fossil fuels, it's likely that the surging prices accelerate the drive to renewable energies.

Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 9:01 am

Falling inventories boost aluminum price but surpluses lie ahead

Rising covid cases in China and expectations of surplus supply next year limited gains.

Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 8:41 am

Nornickel mulls cutting output by 10% next year

The war in Ukraine has impacted the miner by disrupting logistics, insurance and shipping.

Bloomberg News | December 20, 2022 | 8:30 am

Column: Zinc stocks at historic lows after a year of smelter woes

Where has all the zinc gone?

Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 8:13 am

Australia expects sharp lithium price pullback in 2024

Record spot prices will lift contract values for lithium miners next year but a surge in production to over 1 million tonnes by 2024 will put downward pressure on prices, according to a new government report.

Frik Els | December 19, 2022 | 3:44 pm

Electric vehicle production set to surge in 2023 despite low sales

Starting next year, a wave of new electric vehicles from pickup trucks to middle market SUVs and sedans will hit the world's major markets.

Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 1:43 pm

Toronto hedge fund surges 39% on lithium bets

The Vivid Energy Fund is short companies that focus on direct lithium extraction, such as Vancouver-based Standard Lithium.

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2022 | 10:09 am

Perpetua awarded up to $24.8m under US Defense Production Act; stock jumps

The DPA funding allows the company to advance the construction readiness of the Stibnite project while the company continues through the ongoing permitting process.

Staff Writer | December 19, 2022 | 9:16 am

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