Markets Top Stories

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 Monday.

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

Gold price rallies on geopolitical risks and Fed rate cut bets

Treasury yields and the dollar weakened after the PPI report.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2024 | 10:02 am

Copper price at over 6-month peak as China reopens border

Mainland China opened sea and land crossings with Hong Kong and ended a requirement for incoming travelers to quarantine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 7:48 am

Anglo Asian Mining invests again in Libero Copper

Libero owns, or has the right to acquire, several copper exploration properties in North and South America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2023 | 6:03 am

Huge gold stock upleg likely

The technical and sentimental setup is very similar to that which birthed mid-2020’s mighty post-stock-panic upleg.

Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | January 6, 2023 | 1:14 pm

Fertilizer prices fall to lowest in 19 months as gas drops

The Green Markets North American Fertilizer Index fell 4% Friday to $672.82 per short ton, the lowest since June 2021.

Bloomberg News | January 6, 2023 | 11:51 am

Copper price rises on China-led demand hopes

Economists and analysts believe policymakers in China will roll out more support measures to stimulate demand this year.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 6, 2023 | 9:59 am

Gold price on track for third straight weekly gain following US jobs report

Gold could continue to trade sideways to higher in the first quarter, says Kitco Metals analyst.

Staff Writer | January 6, 2023 | 9:06 am

Column: New year, new nickel market after LME’s 2022 meltdown?

The LME contract has returned, but it is much diminished.

Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 7:54 am

What to watch as China gives commodities a wild start to year

Commodities are having a volatile start to the year as China’s virus tsunami and policy shifts leave investors scrambling to calibrate expectations for 2023.

Bloomberg News | January 6, 2023 | 7:39 am

China to crack down on speculation in iron ore prices

The Chinese state planner will resolutely crack down on illegal activities such as price gouging and speculation to ensure smooth operation of the market.

Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 7:26 am

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