Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.

Global aluminium production fell by 1.0% last year in its first annual contraction since 2009.

Funds have been holding a net long position on the CME copper contract since the beginning of this year.

The administration first prepared the sanctions in December, before tensions escalated between the US and Iran.

It was a year to forget for many of the base metals with copper, aluminium, zinc and lead closing out 2019 little changed from year-start levels.

Most analysts are looking for something better this year but the early indications are that bulls will have to be patient.