Shanghai-bonded copper stocks fell to a four-year low at the start of October as higher in-warehouse premiums in Shanghai and a profitable import arbitrage between London and Shanghai boosted buying interest for bonded warrants.Zinc inventories in the Shanghai bonded zone were lower due to higher customs clearance volumes during the busy September and October period, while nickel stocks rose on th...Read More

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The three-month copper price on the London Metal Exchange was higher during morning trading on Tuesday October 8, holding above nearby support levels amid high turnover, while nickel futures shed 1.1% despite continued stock outflows.Copper's outright price was recently seen trading at $5,710 per tonne, maintaining support above its nearby $5,700-per-tonne support level. Turnover was high over the...Read More

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Copper prices undermined by a large...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of  market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issue as so...Read More

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Fragile rebound since September ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of  market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issue as soon as...Read More

Participants were expecting a stronger performance by the base metals on Tuesday October 8 following the reopening of Chinese markets, but futures prices on both the London Metal Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange have been mixed.On the LME, three-month copper, zinc and lead prices were firmer by an average of 0.5%, while nickel, tin and aluminium were down by an average of 1.1% - led by a 2.1...Read More

Key mine developments Following the recent...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of  market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issu...Read More

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Fastmarkets has amended the specifications of its two cobalt hydroxide price assessments to take account of chemical components, mine origin of material eligible for consideration, and publication frequency. Following a consultation, Fastmarkets has tightened the chemical specification of the cobalt hydroxide payable indicator, min 30% Co, cif China, % payable of Fastmarkets' standard-grade cobalt...Read More

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U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 18 points in pre-opening trade. U.S./China trade negotiation concerns continue to escalate.Index futures were virtually unchanged following release of the September Producer Price Index at 8:30 AM EDT. Consensus was an increase of 0.1% versus a gain of 0.1% in August. Actual was a drop of 0.3%. Excluding food and ener...Read More

You hear it all the time from Dr. Oz and other medical gurus: Eat more fruits and veggies.And the USDA recommends five to nine servings each day to help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, and early death.An analysis from the School of Public Health at Imperial College London shows that participants who had 10 servings - 28 ounces - daily experienced a:24% reduced risk of heart diseas...Read More

In 2020, the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will welcome four new inductees: P. Jerry Asp, Alex G. Balogh, Hans T.F. Lundberg and Eberhard (Ebe) Scherkus. The thirty-second annual induction dinner will take place on the evening of Jan. 9, 2020, in Constitution Hall at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.The Northern Miner is a cofounding sponsor of the Hall of Fame, along with the Canadian Institute...Read More

This week's episode features a full-length interview with Rock Tech Lithium CEO Martin Stephan on the lithium market and its major driving forces. Topics include supply and demand, extraction techniques, and where it's all heading.Rock Tech Lithium CEO Martin StephanMr. Stephan is a manager and investment advisor with 25 years of experience with investments in natural resources. While focusing p...Read More

Less than a week after the Jan. 25 tailings dam collapse at Vale's Feijao iron ore mine in Brazil that killed 251 people and left 19 missing, the Church of England Pensions Board, along with Sweden's Public Pension Funds Council, Dutch funds APG and Robeco, New Zealand Super, the U.K.'s LGPS Central and Canada's BMO Global Asset Management - together representing over US$1.3 trillion in assets - j...Read More

The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index fell 1.9% to 558.76 during the trading week. Shares of Abitibi Royalties rose 34 ? (2.4%) to $14.44. The company announced on Sept. 23 that it received conditional acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange to buy up to 626,695 of its common shares for cancellation (5% of all of its issued and outstanding shares) under a normal course-issuer bid. Abitibi Royalties...Read More