Prices have fallen by nearly 8% since the end of the Lunar New Year holiday in China.

Net imports into the world's top gold consumer stood at 76.248 metric tons in January.

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

Global iron ore shipments hovered at almost the highest level in three years.

The deal also will help Osino fast-track development of the wholly owned Twin Hills gold project in central Namibia.

The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months.

Indian exports jumped 170% to 44 million tons last year — most of which went to China.

Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery.