Column: As global metals fever spreads, markets buckle under the heat

China's metal exchanges have for two months been struggling to contain the unprecedented liquidity rush caused by the spreading metals mania.

Reuters | February 7, 2026 | 5:27 am

Eramet’s finance chief steps aside temporarily, days after CEO ouster

Company cited disagreements on "operating methods".

Reuters | February 6, 2026 | 12:50 pm

Salzgitter to take over HKM steel joint venture, end clash with Thyssenkrupp

Under the plans, Salzgitter would buy the stakes of its co-owners for an undisclosed sum and continue as HKM's sole owner from June.

Reuters | February 6, 2026 | 11:35 am

Argentina trade deals with US do not box out China, minister says

"This, as of today, does not imply that China cannot participate nor will participate in investments in Argentina," Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said.

Reuters | February 6, 2026 | 9:43 am

CME Group hikes gold, silver margins again as volatility grips markets

Both initial and maintenance margins for COMEX 100 Gold Futures have been increased to 9%.

Reuters | February 6, 2026 | 7:24 am

Australia’s iron ore hub of Port Hedland to be cleared due to cyclone threat

Australia's weather bureau had warned a tropical low off Western Australia's coast could develop into a tropical cyclone by Saturday morning.

Reuters | February 6, 2026 | 7:15 am

Codelco forms joint venture with Quiborax for lithium exploration

The partnership, called Minera Ascotan SpA, has an initial 34% stake for Codelco and 66% for Quiborax.

Reuters | February 6, 2026 | 7:04 am

Capstone Copper to resume full production at Mantoverde mine as strike ends

The largest union has approved a new three‑year labour contract, ending a strike that started on January 2.

Reuters | February 5, 2026 | 4:44 pm

Berkeley Energia files $1.25B claim from Spain over uranium project dispute

The company had initially filed in May 2024 a request for an arbitration to seek $1 billion in damages from the Spanish government.

Reuters | February 5, 2026 | 1:51 pm

Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal lithium mine

Projects like Savannah's in Portugal are seen as a key test of Europe's ability to produce lithium.

Reuters | February 5, 2026 | 10:19 am

South Korea seeks critical minerals ties with China after joining US trade bloc

The trade ministry said it would establish a hotline and joint committee with Chinese authorities to help South Korean companies import Chinese minerals.

Reuters | February 5, 2026 | 8:13 am

Aurubis sees lower profit on weak copper refining charges

The Hamburg-based company said its net cash flow for the first quarter was -8 million euros, significantly worse than the previous year's.

Reuters | February 5, 2026 | 8:01 am

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