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Copper: prices fall as weak Chinese growth worsens demand prospects
Prices of copper and other base metals fell in London as investors continued to assess the impact of slow economic growth in China, the main metal consumer. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) fell 0.48 per cent to $7,453 a tonne at 12:16 p.m. (Italy...
Nickel: prices on consolidation phas
Although supply tension and soaring nickel prices have been predicted, partly due to its use in stainless steel pipes in the oil and gas sector and its presence in emerging battery configurations, this year is not shaping up to be a good one for the non-ferrous metal....
Critical minerals: supply improves but many risks remain
According to the first annual review of the sector by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the supply of critical minerals for the green energy transition could approach the levels needed to support climate commitments by 2030. Investments in the critical minerals...
Aluminium and zinc: LME prices on track for best week since January
LME aluminium and zinc prices headed for their biggest weekly gains since January, thanks to a weakening dollar that made metals in other currencies cheaper. The dollar stood at 15-month lows after a sharp drop in the previous session as markets bet the Federal...