London Metal Exchange

Copper prices hit record highs amid supply and smelting woes

30 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Copper prices face volatility amid inflation and smelting margin collapse

Copper prices reached historic highs in September 2026, with LME 3-month contracts exceeding US$14,500–$14,800 per tonne. This surge is driven by a structural market deficit caused by declining ore grades and rising dema

United States refined copper tariff proposals

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Copper prices plunge as US tariff plans on refined metal stall

The United States is considering new tariffs on refined copper, a move that has introduced significant volatility into global metal markets. Initially, the U.S. Department of Commerce proposed a phased implementation of

Gold prices fluctuate amid Fed signals and employment data

21 clusters · 449 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Gold prices drop following Federal Reserve Chair's Jackson Hole speech

Gold prices continued to face volatility following the September 9 PPI report, pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields. As market participants increasingly price in the possibility of sustaine

Global commodity market volatility

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Iron ore markets face volatility amid shifting Chinese demand and supply

Global commodity markets are experiencing volatility driven by shifting inventories, financing risks, and regional demand fluctuations. In August, financial volatility was noted as lenders reassessed involvement due to

Global zinc supply shortage and price surge

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Zinc prices hit four-year high amid global supply constraints

Zinc prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have surged to a four-year high, driven by a significant shortage of metal ore and tightening global supply. The market has experienced intense backwardation as buyers rush

North Macedonia renewables, gas link & copper push

23 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia seeks to expand role in critical minerals race

In 2026, North Macedonia accelerated its clean-energy transition with a €1.5 billion programme for two run-of-river hydro plants (Chebren, Galishte) and a €400 million wind farm near Štip, while a second 800 million-euro

Indonesian tin mining and production developments

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: DPR RI urges Presidential Regulation for PT Timah tin purchases

The Indonesian tin sector is seeing developments in both new mining projects and the formalization of existing production. PT Dairi Prima Mineral (DPM) announced plans to develop the Anjing Hitam underground tin and zinc