August 22, 2023 Swiss gold exports down in July due to lower shipments to China, India Switzerland is the world's biggest bullion refining and transit hub.
August 22, 2023 Column: Copper trapped between old and new supercycles Doctor Copper appears undecided as to which supercycle is currently strongest.
August 21, 2023 BHP sees China demand bright spots, logs 37% profit drop Prices for iron ore, BHP's top revenue-generating commodity, retreated from peaks scaled over the past two years.
August 21, 2023 Australia eyes three lost years of commodities sales to China China is the biggest buyer of Australian commodities, which has allowed Beijing to use trade as a tool to amplify its diplomatic efforts.
August 21, 2023 Short positions in lead worth $182m set to drive Shanghai price surge Thousands of tonnes have been sold on the Shanghai Futures Exchange for delivery next month, which is expected to trigger a price surge of the battery metal.
August 21, 2023 Tsingshan starts 50,000t nickel plant in Indonesia Tsingshan plans to apply for the nickel produced at this plant to be listed as a deliverable brand on the LME.
August 21, 2023 Russian miners, Chinese investors interested in Polymetal’s Russian assets – FT CEO said that the company intends to sell assets within six to nine months.
August 20, 2023 Solar money in China drives world renewable investment to record China accounted for about half of a record $358 billion global investment in renewable energy in the first half of this year.
August 18, 2023 Copper price set for weekly loss as China concerns sap confidence Copper headed for a third straight weekly loss, as concerns about China’s economy and widening housing crisis put markets in bearish mood.
August 17, 2023 Dynasty Gold denies allegations of using forced labour in China The company says that the mineral exploration program at the heart of CORE's allegations was conducted by a joint venture, in which the company was a funding partner.
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