Global refined copper surplus swells in first half of 2024 — reportNew data from the ICSG indicated a preliminary surplus of about 488,000 tonnes, which is significantly higher than the 115,000 tonnes for H1 2023.Staff Writer | August 25, 2024 | 8:35 am
Iron ore stumbles … China bears returnOver the last month, a big deal has been made…James Cooper | August 23, 2024 | 1:08 pm
Column: Cobalt supply tsunami hits the market of last resortSomeone delivered 23 metric tons of cobalt to London Metal…Reuters | August 22, 2024 | 8:13 am
China’s unusually large copper stockpiles fuel demand concerns Stockpiles of the metal held in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses ended last week well above 300,000 tonnes. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2024 | 7:59 am
Iron ore price hits seven-week low on softening China steel demand, higher supply bets Iron ore futures extended their decline to a fifth straight session on Wednesday. Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 7:07 am
De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery group De Beers seeks becoming a leading luxury jewellery retailer as it reels from weak market conditions and the failed BHP bid for Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2024 | 5:26 am
Gold purchases by central banks were strong in April despite high prices, WGC says Demand from global central banks for gold has been elevated for two years as they diversify their foreign currency reserves. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 8:51 am
Copper price falls through $10,000 as exchange inventories keep rising Stockpiles on the Shanghai Futures Exchange have climbed to the highest since 2020. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 7:30 am
MMG plans to raise $1.16bn to repay debt, fund mine development The Chinese miner is raising funds to support the ongoing development of its operating mines. Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 4:46 pm
China to build $1.5 billion copper smelter in Kazakhstan Copper smelter is projected to have an annual production capacity of 300,000 tonnes. Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 11:11 am
Iron ore price tumbles to lowest in six weeks on China demand concerns Iron ore inventories at Chinese ports are the highest in more than two years. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2024 | 7:09 am
CNGR looks to snap up more lithium projects in Argentina Senior CNGR executives visited at least three deposits in Argentina last week. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2024 | 7:00 am