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China
Dec 25, 2025

Shanghai copper hovers just below the record high, as Chinese demand increases and dollar weakens

Shanghai copper hovered just below a new record high on Thursday as Chinese demand increased and the U.S. Dollar weakened. The most active copper contract on the...

Japan
Dec 25, 2025

Japan's lobby leader says China's export licenses will not reduce excessive steel exports

Tadashi Imai, Chairman of the Japan Iron and Steel Federation, said that China's proposed export-licence requirements would not be effective in curbing export volumes or supporting a...

China
Dec 25, 2025

Dalian iron ore continues to benefit Beijing's home buyers

The prices of Dalian Iron Ore Futures rose for the?second straight session on Thursday as Beijing relaxed its restrictions on domestic?buying. The day-traded price of the most...

China
Dec 25, 2025

Sources: China's smelter group does not set copper TC/RC guidance for Q1

Sources said that the top copper smelters of China did not set a guideline for copper concentrate processing fees for the first quarter 2026. This is the...

China
Dec 25, 2025

Shanghai copper hovers just below the record high, as Chinese demand increases and dollar weakens

Shanghai copper was below its record high Thursday, as the Chinese demand increased and the U.S. dollar weakened. dollar weakened. As of 0330 GMT, the most active...

China
Dec 24, 2025

Dalian iron ore continues to benefit Beijing's home buyers

The prices of Dalian Iron Ore Futures rose for the second consecutive session on Thursday, as further relaxations in Beijing on home purchases boosted sentiment. As of...

China
Dec 24, 2025

Sources say that China's first batch fuel export quotas for 2026 are stable year-on-year.

Three sources familiar with this matter late Wednesday said that China issued 19 million tonnes of export quotas, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, in the first...

Ukraine
Dec 24, 2025

Odesa Zoo saves birds after Russian attacks

Volunteers lift a dead bird from the wind-swept beach of 'Odesa. The Black Sea port town where an oil spill, blamed by Ukrainian officials on Russian attacks,...

United States
Dec 24, 2025

US regulator extends the driving time limit waiver to heating fuel haulers

To speed up deliveries, the U.S. Transport Safety Regulator has extended an 'emergency waiver' on driving time limits for truckers transporting heating fuels. The extension was given...

United States
Dec 24, 2025

After record rally, gold, silver and platinum are taking a break

Gold prices fell on Wednesday after a record-breaking surge that saw them surpass the $4,500 an ounce barrier earlier in the session. Silver and platinum also saw...

India
Dec 24, 2025

After record rally, gold, silver and platinum are taking a break

Gold prices fell on Wednesday after breaking through the $4,500 per ounce barrier earlier in the session. Silver and platinum also saw some losses following their record-breaking...

India
Dec 24, 2025

After record rally, gold, silver and platinum are taking a break

Gold prices fell on Wednesday as they took a breather after soaring past the $4,500 an ounce mark in the earlier part of?the day, while silver and...

United States
Dec 24, 2025

NIPSCO gets federal order to maintain Indiana coal plant

Northern Indiana Public Service Company announced on Wednesday that it had?received an order from the federal government requiring continued operation of R.M. Schahfer generation station will continue...

Ecuador
Dec 24, 2025

SolGold accepts a $1.2 billion acquisition by Jiangxi Copper, a top investor

SolGold, a gold and copper mining company, announced on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement to be purchased by Jiangxi Copper. The deal valued SolGold at...

India
Dec 24, 2025

Silver, platinum and gold all reach new heights

On Wednesday, gold broke the $4,500 mark for the first-ever time. Silver and platinum also reached new records, as speculation and a demand for'safe havens' and further...

United States
Dec 24, 2025

Russia plans to build a nuclear plant on the Moon within 10 years

Russia is planning to build a nuclear plant on the Moon 'within the next ten years to power its lunar space program and a joint Russian/Chinese research...

Chile
Dec 24, 2025

The US dollar's weakness and growth in GDP has led to a record-breaking price for copper of $12,300.

The?U.S. economy grew at a robust pace, boosting demand prospects and supporting prices. Economic growth increased demand prospects, and a weaker US dollar supported prices. As of...

India
Dec 24, 2025

Gold, silver and Platinum extend record streak

Silver and platinum both reached new records on Wednesday, as the speculative demand for precious metals and expectations of future U.S. interest rate cuts fuelled speculation. At...

China
Dec 24, 2025

Global shares hover near record highs; gold, silver scale new highs

As 2025 approaches, global shares remained near their record highs, capping an?abundant artificial intelligence-driven year. Commodities, like gold and silver have extended their bullish trend to new?highs?....

Indonesia
Dec 24, 2025

Indonesia will fine palm oil producers and miners $8.4 billion for forest encroachment

The Attorney General of Indonesia said that in 2026, it could collect $8.5 billion in fines from palm oil companies as well as illegal miners in forests....

South Asia
Dec 24, 2025

Sources: India's Reliance receives a one-month US concession for Rosneft Oil to be purchased by Reliance.

Two sources familiar with this matter claim that Reliance Industries Limited in India continues to receive oil shipments from Rosneft, after Washington granted a one-month concession. Washington...

Mining
Dec 24, 2025

What drives the gold market and how investors buy it?

Gold prices broke through the $4,500 mark on Wednesday. This was boosted by the expectation of a looser U.S.monetary policy, and the lingering geopolitical conflicts that have...

South Asia
Dec 24, 2025

Metal markets are a frenzy as gold tops $4500 and silver and platinum both hit new records

On Wednesday, gold surged above $4,500 per ounce for the first time, while silver, platinum, and other precious metals also reached record highs.?Investors were rushing into precious...

United Kingdom
Dec 24, 2025

Copper reaches record highs as robust US GDP data boosts prospects

Prices of copper rose to new highs as the U.S. economy grew, boosting?demand for the metal. Supply constraints also boosted prices. As of 0723 GMT the?most active...

China
Dec 24, 2025

Dalian iron ore is higher than expected in China's property sector

Dalian iron ore finished higher on Wednesday, after a?session of directionless trading. China's plans for stabilising its?property?sector outweighed the pressure from a drop in global crude steel...

South Asia
Dec 24, 2025

Russia plans to build a nuclear plant on the Moon within 10 years

In the next decade, Russia will build a nuclear plant on the moon to power its 'lunar space program' and a joint Russian/Chinese research facility as the...

South Asia
Dec 24, 2025

Metal markets are a frenzy as gold tops $4500 and silver and platinum both hit new records

On Wednesday, gold surpassed $4,500 an ounce for the first time, while silver, platinum, and other precious metals also reached record highs. Investors were rushing into precious...

Africa
Dec 24, 2025

The coup leader is expected to remain in power during the Guinean presidential election

Mamady doumbouya, the leader of the coup in Guinea, is expected to win Sunday's presidential election. This will be aided by a launch of an iron ore...

South Asia
Dec 24, 2025

Metal markets are a frenzy as gold tops $4500 and silver and platinum both hit new records

On Wednesday, gold surged above $4,500 an ounce for the first time, while silver, platinum, and other precious metals also reached record highs. Investors piled into precious...

Japan
Dec 24, 2025

TEPCO, Japan's nuclear power company, will partially restart the world's largest nuclear power plant on 20 January

TEPCO president Tomiaki Kobayakawa said to reporters that the company plans to restart its Kashiwazaki - Kariwa nuclear plant on January 20. The prefecture assembly of Niigata...

United States
Dec 24, 2025

Waymo will update its software after a power outage in San Francisco snarls the self-driving cars

Alphabet's Waymo unit said on Tuesday that it would update the software used to operate self-driving vehicles and improve emergency response protocols. This comes after Saturday, when...

South Asia
Dec 24, 2025

Metal markets are a frenzy as gold tops $4500 and silver and platinum both hit new records

On Wednesday, gold surpassed the $4,500 mark for the first time, and silver and platinum reached record highs. Investors piled into precious materials on the back of...

United States
Dec 24, 2025

Oil stable after five-day rally due to US data and geopolitical tension

The oil prices were stable on Wednesday after they had risen in the five previous sessions. This was due to the robust economic growth of the United...

United Kingdom
Dec 24, 2025

Copper nears record levels as US GDP grows, boosting demand.

Prices of copper remained close to their previous highs as the U.S. economic growth?boosted prospects for demand, while ongoing supply constraints?also?boosted prices. As of 0302 GMT the...

India
Dec 24, 2025

Debt sales are delayed to the next quarter due to higher corporate bond yields

Merchant bankers and investors said that the high yields on corporate bonds and the cancellation of four planned issues in three weeks has led some issuers?to delay...

China
Dec 23, 2025

Data shows a decline in global crude steel production, resulting in a fall in iron ore.

The price of iron ore futures fell on Wednesday due to a drop in crude steel production around the world. As of 0241 GMT, the most-traded May...

United States
Dec 23, 2025

Supply risks and strong US economic growth are driving oil prices higher

The oil prices rose modestly on Wednesday. They extended gains from the previous session. This was due to the robust U.S. economy and the threat of "supply...

United States
Dec 23, 2025

Gold and silver records smash records as the markets wind down after a bumper year

Asian shares rose on Wednesday, capping off a year of rapid artificial intelligence-driven gains. Commodities such as gold and silver also extended their bullish trend to new...

United States
Dec 23, 2025

US warns UN that it will rob Venezuela's Maduro drug cartel of its resources

On Tuesday, the United States informed the United Nations that it would impose and enforce sanctions to "the maximum extent" in order to 'deprive' Venezuelan President Nicolas...

United Kingdom
Dec 23, 2025

London's FTSE100 edges higher as miners rally over record copper prices

London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Tuesday amid low trading volume before the Christmas holiday. Gains in banks and mining shares were a major factor. The UK's...

Africa
Dec 23, 2025

Congo stops artisanal copper, cobalt and cobalt production amid corruption crackdown

According to a?decree seen by?, the Democratic Republic of Congo suspended artisanal cobalt and copper mineral processing in an attempt to improve transparency and prevent illegal exports....

Hong Kong
Dec 23, 2025

Stocks and yields are up after US GDP data, but yen is firm on currency warnings

Major stock indexes were up slightly and Treasury yields rose ?on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, while the yen shot up after warnings from Tokyo on...

India
Dec 23, 2025

Guinea's water and crops are polluted by a bauxite explosion.

Guinea's bauxite reserves are the largest in the world Villagers near mines report air and water pollution Farmers claim they are losing money because their yields have...

Climate Change
Dec 23, 2025

EU to tighten import controls on plastics to aid struggling recyclers

The European Union will implement stricter rules on imports of plastics. This is to help European recycling facilities that are struggling with cheaper imports. Plastics Recyclers Europe,...

United Kingdom
Dec 23, 2025

IS grows in fear as two men are found guilty of plotting to kill hundreds of Jews.

Investigators claim that two men found guilty of plotting to kill hundreds during an Islamic State inspired gun rampage in England against the Jewish Community, shows the...

India
Dec 23, 2025

Silver crosses the $70 threshold, and gold extends its record run

Silver rose above $70 for the very first time on Tuesday, while gold reached a new record, trading at just under $4,500 per ounce. A weaker dollar,...

South Asia
Dec 23, 2025

Silver joins the rally for new highs as gold extends its record run

Silver continued to rise, reaching a new record, and gold reached a new high. A weaker dollar, coupled with persistent geopolitical uncertainties, boosted the demand for this...

Mexico
Dec 23, 2025

Five killed as Mexican plane carrying burned children crashes near Texas coast

Five people were killed when a Mexican Navy small aircraft crashed off the Texas coast, near Galveston on Monday. The plane was part of a mission for...

United States
Dec 23, 2025

Trump: US needs Greenland to ensure security. Envoy is appointed to 'lead charge'

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, reaffirmed on Monday the need for Greenland to ensure the national security of the United States. He said that...

Energy Markets
Dec 23, 2025

EU expands compensation to industry for costs of emissions regulations

It said that the European Commission would allow energy-intensive industries to get compensation to offset the cost of meeting EU emission?rules. The European Union, under pressure from...