December 15, 2023

LME faces fresh worries about Russian metal after UK sanctions

Any move by the US or EU to follow the UK’s sanctions on metals trading would likely force the LME’s hand.

December 15, 2023

Plummeting platinum group prices could worsen shortage — report

PGM prices have fallen by 42% this year and could widen a supply deficit if unprofitable mines are sidelined.

December 15, 2023

Brazil judge votes for dismissal of homicide case against Vale’s ex-president over Brumadinho

Fábio Schvartsman's defense seeks dismissal of criminal action related to the dam collapse that claimed the lives of over 250 people.

December 15, 2023

New sanctions bar UK entities from trading most Russian metals

Prices of metals produced by Russia surged as panicky traders struggled to understand how widespread the impact of the measures would be.

December 15, 2023

Bolivia takes a key step on long road to tapping vast lithium riches

Bolivia is cutting the ribbon on its first industrial-scale lithium plant.

December 14, 2023

US miners miss out on tax credit granted to processors

Companies that mine critical minerals cannot receive a 10% production tax credit.

December 14, 2023

Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — report

The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says.

December 14, 2023

Glencore’s prized Canadian coal mines come with rising environmental scrutiny

Ottawa and Washington are close to requesting a study of selenium contamination from Teck's Elk Valley mines.

December 14, 2023

Gold tests investor appeal as Fed prepares to pivot

With monetary loosening now definitively on the agenda, gold traders will be watching for the return of big-money investors.

December 14, 2023

Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing

China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices.