Congo’s surprise export ban and collaboration with Indonesia to limit global supply of cobalt sparks rapid reaction in top source of demand.

Shares of Weir Group traded 4.5% higher in London on the Q1 trading update.

Newmont rose as much as 4.2% to $55.40 in New York, outperforming its industry peers as well as gains in spot gold.

World primary nickel production was 3.363 million tonnes in 2023 and 3.526 million tonnes in 2024.

Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas on Thursday delivered first quarter results above market expectations.

Colorado-based Electra has raised a total of $214 million from investors including Bill Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

According to the Atlanta Fed, rising stockpiles of gold have artificially depressed its nowcast model by widening the US trade deficit.

BMI said the contracts will be cash-settled and listed in London on ICE Futures Europe.

Copper demand in leading market China has proved remarkably resilient this year despite headwinds from the US-led trade war.