Nornickel, through its Global Palladium Fund (GPF) arm, has just launched physically-backed copper and nickel investment products on the London Stock Exchange.

Anglo American has become the first mining company to subscribe to the IUCN’s eBioAtlas.

Sudan took steps last year to open up trade in the precious metal further to private investors.

With copper’s key role in the transition to greener forms of energy to fight climate change, companies are accelerating their work plans at copper projects around the world.

During this transition period, Chinese companies need to find solutions to reduce carbon emissions.

The US Federal Reserve also brought forward its expectations for raising interest rates, sending the dollar higher and sapping demand for metals.