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Column: US copper imports accelerate in wake of CME squeeze

The May squeeze on the CME copper contract has passed but the impact on global flows of the red metal is still playing out.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 9:45 am

Can Anglo’s copper pivot help thwart renewed takeover bid?

Any potential new bid should come when some of the restructuring is expected to completed by June or July next year.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 9:02 am

CHARTS: Nickel, cobalt, lithium price slump cuts average EV battery metals bill by 60%

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $537 compared to $1,342 in August 2023 and a monthly peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year.

Frik Els | October 24, 2024 | 8:15 am

Palladium price jumps after US suggests sanctions on Russian exports

The Biden administration floated the potential restrictions at a meeting of G-7 finance officials in Washington this week.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 8:15 am

Zinc price surges on LME as Teck smelter setback adds to supply angst

Zinc surged to a 20-month intraday high as Teck lowered output targets following a fire at its Canadian smelter.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 7:36 am

Anglo American copper, diamond output down in Q3, 2024 guidance unchanged

Copper will make up 60% of Anglo's business after it sells its Australian steelmaking coal assets and nickel mines in Brazil.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 3:56 am

Eramet takes full control of lithium project from Tsingshan

The Centenario project was attractive despite a drop in lithium prices and full ownership would let Eramet decide how to pursue a planned second production facility.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 3:15 am