Markets Top Stories

Hopes for repeat of May’s copper price blowout fade

Copper prices fell sharply on Tuesday after hopes of further stimulus in China evaporated and conditions for a repeat of May’s record setting squeeze faded.

Frik Els | October 8, 2024 | 4:33 am

Gold ETFs registered fifth month of inflows in September, says WGC

A stronger gold price and recent inflows pushed total assets…

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 3:49 am

South Korea watchdog launches probes into battle to control Korea Zinc

Shares of Korea Zinc, the world's biggest refined zinc producer,…

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 1:22 am

Iron ore price plunges as China fails to deliver fresh stimulus

Iron ore price down more than 5% on Chinese stimulus…

Bloomberg News | October 7, 2024 | 10:31 pm

Investors with $15 trillion signal new approach to miners

The Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 has proposed several…

Bloomberg News | October 7, 2024 | 4:54 pm

Iron ore price swings higher as traders await Beijing policy signals

The steelmaking material rallied as much as 3.6% in Singapore on Thursday, following days of fluctuations.

Bloomberg News | July 11, 2024 | 4:30 am

BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut

Decision affects the Mt Keith and Leinster operations, the Kwinana refinery, the Kalgoorlie smelter, and the the West Musgrave project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2024 | 3:58 am

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks.

Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears

There’s a view that China is likely to provide more support for its economic recovery.

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 9:55 am

First

Last

Hopes for repeat of May’s copper price blowout fade

Gold ETFs registered fifth month of inflows in September, says WGC

South Korea watchdog launches probes into battle to control Korea Zinc

Iron ore price plunges as China fails to deliver fresh stimulus

Investors with $15 trillion signal new approach to miners

Create FREE account or log in

to receive MINING.COM digests

Iron ore price swings higher as traders await Beijing policy signals

BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

Column: China’s refined copper imports remain surprisingly strong

Gatos Silver soars on record quarterly zinc production

Sprott says new copper fund too small to pose market risk

Iron ore’s $100 price floor at risk of collapse from jump in supply

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears