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DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal: Between Good Intentions and Market Skepticism
A US-brokered peace deal is scheduled to be signed on June 27 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. However, market participants in tantalum and tin, two critical commodities for electronics and technology, have serious doubts about the deal’s...
Tension in the Middle East: Energy Markets and Global Trade Hold Their Breaths
The world of international trade and energy was gripped by intense apprehension at the start of the week due to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Oil market participants, global trade stakeholders and logistics companies feared a possible retaliation from Tehran....
Volatility On Shfe: Lead Dominates Among Base Metals
Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed mixed results in the morning session on Wednesday, June 25. Lead was the standout performer, with the largest increase among the major metals traded. As of 10:30 a.m. (Shanghai time) on Wednesday, the...
Cobre Panama Partially Reopens With 120,000 Tons Of Copper Concentrate Departing
The Panamanian copper mine Cobre Panama, operated by Canadian giant First Quantum Minerals, is back in the news. After months of stagnation following the dramatic closure at the end of 2023, about 120,000 tons of copper concentrate are ready to leave the mine site....