Markets Top Stories

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

Goldman Sachs strategists say bear market will last in 2023

The bank strategists estimate the S&P 500 will end 2023 at 4,000 index points -- just 0.9% higher than Friday’s close.

Bloomberg News | November 21, 2022 | 8:41 am

BHP tries to avert strike at Escondida copper mine in Chile

The miner has reached a deal with unionized workers at the world’s largest copper mine, in an attempt to avoid a strike.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2022 | 6:16 am

Gold miners’ Q3 2022 fundamentals

The battered major gold miners’ stocks rocketed higher with their metal in recent weeks, showing signs of life.

Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | November 18, 2022 | 10:15 am

Iron ore price extends rally on China demand hopes

The most-traded January iron ore on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange ended daytime trade 3.3% higher.

Reuters | November 18, 2022 | 10:10 am

Russia’s mining giants rush to sell metal after LME green light

The decision not to ban Russian metal from LME warehouses has triggered a rush to conclude contracts with the country’s two big producers.

Bloomberg News | November 18, 2022 | 10:03 am

Wallbridge completes nickel asset sale to Archer; stock rises

In July 2022, Wallbridge announced that it would be selling its portfolio of nickel projects to Archer to focus on its core gold mining assets.

Staff Writer | November 18, 2022 | 9:02 am

Copper price set for weekly drop on demand concerns, stronger dollar

Asian stock markets were cautious and the dollar was set for a weekly gain.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2022 | 8:45 am

China’s October aluminum imports drop 34% amid rising supply, weak demand

The country brought in 196,460 tonnes, including primary metal and unwrought, alloyed aluminum, last month.

Reuters | November 18, 2022 | 7:44 am

Silver heads for biggest deficit in decades, Silver Institute says

Global demand for silver is expected to rise 16% this year to 1.21 billion ounces, according to the Silver Institute.

Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 5:20 pm

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