The hottest trade in equity options is spreading to commodities

Trading in commodity contracts that expire weekly jumped an average of 30% annually over the past three years, according to data from CME.

Bloomberg News | July 25, 2023 | 10:02 am

Iron ore price rises on China stimulus pledge

A meeting of China’s top decision-making body flagged more help for commodities.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 25, 2023 | 8:49 am

The little known metals giant that rules a global market

When China’s Vital Materials bought up a $600 million stockpile of critical minerals in early 2020, it barely raised an eyebrow outside the niche world of minor metals.

Bloomberg News | July 25, 2023 | 8:13 am

Kumba Iron Ore builds up stockpiles as rail woes worsen

Kumba's profit in the six months through June declined 17% due to the rail challenges and softer prices.

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 7:39 am

UN watchdog delays deep-sea mining to 2024

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 7:36 am

De Beers $2.3bn Venetia mine expansion yields first diamonds

De Beers stopped its 30-year open pit mining operations at Venetia last year to transition to the underground section of the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2023 | 5:55 am

Aluminum foil boosts development of batteries for next-gen long-range vehicles

US-based researchers have addressed aluminum’s fundamental issues as a battery anode.

Staff Writer | July 25, 2023 | 5:05 am

Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion

The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2023 | 3:44 am

Rio Tinto, Giampaolo Group ink $700m aluminum recycling joint venture

Rio will acquire a 50% equity stake in Giampaolo Group’s wholly-owned Matalco business.

Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 5:13 pm

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