Historically low stocks behind spike in zinc price for delivery tomorrowZinc inventories in LME registered warehouses at 16,225 tonnes are at their lowest since June 1989.Reuters | February 7, 2023 | 5:06 am
Tees Valley lines up lithium deal with Britishvolt’s top bidderRecharge Industries has been selected as the preferred bidder for the majority…Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 4:57 am
Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical mineralsGerman Economy Minister said there was a chance that de…Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 2:23 pm
Palladium price wild rally at risk from recession later this year While palladium hasn’t been hit with sanctions, Russia’s increasing isolation is still affecting supply. Bloomberg News | March 14, 2022 | 7:18 am
Ukraine crisis rocks the London Metal Exchange The more immediate concern for all metals traders is whether the LME can fix its broken nickel contract, writes Andy Home. Reuters | March 14, 2022 | 7:02 am
Musk says Tesla, SpaceX face ‘significant’ inflationary pressure Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a surge in prices of metals used in cars - from aluminum in the bodywork to palladium in catalytic converters to the high-grade nickel in electric vehicle batteries. Reuters | March 14, 2022 | 6:39 am
Gold dealers swamped by demand as war creates inflation scare Gold is playing its age-old role as a safe haven in times of wars and crises. Bloomberg News | March 13, 2022 | 9:45 am
Kimberlites provide clues as to how what happens on earth’s surface affects the lower mantle Kimberlites are messengers from the lowest regions of the earth's mantle. Staff Writer | March 13, 2022 | 5:17 am
Tata Steel eyes other nations amid uncertain Russian coal supply India’s biggest producer is seeking alternative sources for coal supply to its European and Indian operations. Bloomberg News | March 12, 2022 | 12:02 pm
LME defends nickel suspension after ‘disorderly’ trade The LME said the market had become disorderly, with prices not reflecting the physical market. Reuters | March 11, 2022 | 11:22 am
GRAPH: Copper price has far to fall as Chinese growth tumbles Copper prices near records can't stay aloft as growth in China slumps to just 2.5% in 2022, argues new report. Frik Els | March 11, 2022 | 10:35 am
Gold price retreats as Putin sees “positive shifts” in Ukraine talks Also limiting gold was the anticipation of a rate hike by the US Federal Reserve next week. Staff Writer | March 11, 2022 | 9:01 am