Aluminum squeeze unravels on LME, easing pressure on sellers

For months, the October aluminum contract has been a focal point for traders due to its steep premium to later-dated futures.

Bloomberg News | October 14, 2024 | 9:24 am

Sibanye-Stillwater faces $522 million compensation claim over scrapped mine deal

The South African miner must compensate Appian for the losses that arose after it did not buy two Brazilian nickel and copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2024 | 3:28 am

Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record

World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76 billion during Q3 as gold miners climb the rankings and Chinese mining stocks get a late boost.

Frik Els | October 14, 2024 | 3:10 am

Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricing

China is locking in steps to shape the pricing of the vast quantities of industrial metals it produces and consumes, with moves to attract foreign firms to trade on Shanghai's futures exchange.

Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 12:25 am

Aluminum prices surge amid Guinea bauxite export suspension

Emirates Global Aluminium announced a suspension of bauxite exports from its Guinea Alumina Corporation subsidiary.

Staff Writer | October 11, 2024 | 10:01 am

Copper prices to hit record high in Q4 2024 on Fed cuts and China stimulus – Fastmarkets

Analysts expect prices around $10,265 per tonne in the last quarter of the year.

Staff Writer | October 11, 2024 | 9:45 am

CME blocked Istim warehouse after objections from metal traders

Market participants raised concerns about a controversial fee increase announced earlier this year by the warehousing company.

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2024 | 9:29 am

Savannah CEO sees lithium price rebound by start of Portugal project

Savannah expects to bring the Barroso project onstream as early as possible in 2027.

Reuters | October 11, 2024 | 9:16 am

Orano boosts uranium mining and enrichment capacities as market tightens

The state-controlled company is investing to prolong the life of mines in Canada and Kazakhstan.

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2024 | 7:36 am

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