CHARTS: Mining stocks gain on tech but remain an afterthought for investors

Apple is worth more than the 100 biggest mining companies, three years of global copper production and all the world's seaborne iron ore.

Frik Els | January 13, 2023 | 12:20 pm

Column: Base metals start the new year with depleted inventory

The LME global warehouse network held 654,345 tonnes of metal at the end of December, less than half the tonnage registered at the close of 2021.

Reuters | January 13, 2023 | 10:23 am

LME data entry error showed copper price down 77% in latest glitch

While the final price in the trading ring was set at $9,130 a ton, the LME’s external data feed showed a price of $2,130.

Bloomberg News | January 13, 2023 | 9:53 am

Copper exporters to benefit from China reopening, AllianceBernstein says

Global markets have yet to price in fully the reopening of China and copper exporters are set to benefit from it.

Bloomberg News | January 13, 2023 | 8:38 am

And the winner for most volatile commodity this decade goes to…lithium

Investors in the small, fast growing market for lithium can be forgiven for feeling whiplash – the battery metal was also the worst performer – by a long shot – for two years since 2013.

Frik Els | January 12, 2023 | 2:17 pm

JPMorgan may move into precious metals clearing in Zurich

The lender may begin to offer to settle its clients’ trades using metal located in Zurich, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 9:51 am

Rock Tech granted permission for early construction of lithium hydroxide plant in Germany

Once completed, the Guben converter will be the first of its kind in Europe, with expected annual production capacity of 24,000 tonnes.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2023 | 9:38 am

Fosun weighs sale of Belgian diamond-grading firm IGI

The Chinese conglomerate is working with Deutsche Bank AG on the potential divestment of the International Gemological Institute.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:55 am

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