Weak demand sends near-term LME aluminum discount to highest since 2008The LME benchmark three-month aluminum contract dropped to its lowest since July 7.Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 7:45 am
TechMet raises $200m to counter China’s critical minerals controlFresh equity will be deployed across TechMet’s ten assets, which…Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2023 | 2:58 am
Alrosa reports strong diamond sales despite sanctionsThe company reported a first-half net profit of $551 million.Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:44 am
WTO says Trump’s metals tariffs broke rules as US rejects findings The 25% tariffs on global steel imports and 10% import taxes on global aluminum violated basic WTO rules, a dispute-settlement panel said Friday. Bloomberg News | December 9, 2022 | 10:13 am
Deutsche Bank seeks to re-join key gold trading club in London Re-joining the LBMA doesn’t signal a change in strategy, but it may help Deutsche Bank expand its precious-metals business. Bloomberg News | December 9, 2022 | 9:32 am
EU inks deal with Chile for easier access to battery metals Trade agreement gives Europeans greater access to copper, lithium and raw materials that are key for the energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2022 | 3:52 am
WTO rules against US tariffs on steel, aluminum imposed by Trump Such a ruling, which has yet to be confirmed by the WTO, would undermine one of Trump’s most controversial trade decisions. Bloomberg News | December 8, 2022 | 10:54 am
Column: Copper mine supply wave arrives but will it be the last? Copper's problem is the lack of visibility on where the next wave is coming from. Reuters | December 8, 2022 | 7:43 am
US floats new steel, aluminum tariffs based on carbon emissions Countries with emissions exceeding the standards would pay higher tariffs when exporting metals to countries with lower emissions. Reuters | December 7, 2022 | 6:09 pm
LME draws takeover interest from rivals after nickel crisis Intercontinental Exchange made an approach to buy the LME earlier this year from owner Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, sources say. Bloomberg News | December 7, 2022 | 11:22 am
Britain approves first new coal mine in decades despite climate targets The Woodhouse Colliery would take two years to build at a cost estimated in 2019 of 165 million pounds. Reuters | December 7, 2022 | 10:30 am
Nyrstar’s Auby zinc plant on care and maintenance until further notice High power prices have spurred suspensions and cutbacks by smelters throughout Europe. Reuters | December 7, 2022 | 8:11 am