Canada wants G-7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway

Canada has been thinking about supporting investment through measures such as pricing floors to address alleged market manipulation.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 12:44 pm

China State Grid plans record $89 billion spend amid green surge

The grid operator for roughly 80% of the nation.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 12:36 pm

Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion

The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again underperformed bullion.

Frik Els | January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am

Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown

The Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison after they were arrested in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash.

Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 11:05 am

US copper, platinum prices roiled as traders weigh risk of tariffs

Metals including copper, silver and platinum have seen a sharp price dislocation between London and New York.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 7:06 am

MMG to resume work at Queensland mine with fire threat contained

The Chinese miner said the fire at the Dugald River zinc mine will not have any material impact on its production outlook.

Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 9:46 am

Mitsubishi quits China metal trading after copper fraud

The company will stop buying and selling refined metals and mineral resources in the Chinese spot market.

Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 7:19 am

Aussie junior Minerals 260 to buy gold project from Zijin

ASX-listed junior will scale up with the A$166.5 million deal, which is the first mining acquisition in Australia for 2025.

Kristie Batten | January 14, 2025 | 7:18 am

Copper price rises as Trump team’s gradual tariffs plan cools dollar

Copper extended this year’s rally following a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly ramp up trade tariffs.

Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 7:05 am

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LME approves warehousing in Hong Kong, a gateway for metals to China

Copper in longest winning streak since 2017 on China demand hopes

Aluminum set for best week in three months on China demand hopes

China ramping up grid spending after green power supply boom

China extends coal imports lead over India to widest in more than a decade

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