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Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing

China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices.

Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 7:37 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithium

The start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2023 | 5:13 am

Iron ore price falls after China policy meet disappoints on stimulus

The steel-making staple lost as much as 2.9% in Singapore.

Bloomberg News | December 13, 2023 | 10:51 am

New platinum ETF fund drives investor capital to South Africa

The fund launched in 2013 allows direct investments in platinum…

Bloomberg News | December 13, 2023 | 10:41 am

Barsele takes over Gold Line while advancing Agnico-led project in Sweden

A rough calculation using Tuesday’s closing share price shows the…

Colin McClelland | December 13, 2023 | 8:26 am

Analysts knock Osisko’s Cariboo gold project feasibility

“They’ll need to raise another C$300 million before the larger, second stage is built,” industry blogger Mark Turner wrote.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 11:31 am

Global Commodities Holdings to launch nickel trade platform in February

The platform will be open to consumers, producers and merchants that are directly involved in the physical market.

Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 9:42 am

Gold price nears 7-month peak on hopes of smaller Fed rate hikes

There is some optimism in the market ahead of the release of minutes from the Fed's December meeting later in the day, says analyst.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 8:55 am

Copper price falls on demand fears

Surging covid cases in China after the easing of restrictions have reinforced worries about demand.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 8:49 am

China allows four firms to resume Aussie coal imports

China imposed restrictions on Australian commodities including coal and wine just over two years ago.

Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 7:03 am

Recession risks to weigh on precious metals prices, but weaker dollar would help — report

Depending on the direction for the dollar resulting from the Fed's actions, gold is likely to fall in range between $1,620/oz $1,920/oz.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2023 | 10:56 am

Copper price down as China’s manufacturing activity contracts

China's manufacturing sector activity contracted at a sharper pace in December as surging infections disrupted production.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 3, 2023 | 8:04 am

Supreme dollar rules the roost in gold market

The US currency's climb to 20-year peaks this year eroded demand for dollar-priced bullion.

Reuters | December 30, 2022 | 9:36 pm

China’s covid U-turn lifts iron ore after wild swings in 2022

The most-traded May iron ore on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange, DCIOcv1, ended the session up 2.8% at $124.14 a tonne.

Reuters | December 30, 2022 | 10:21 am

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