Category: Markets

Thomson Reuters recently released its GFMS Platinum Group Metals Survey 2018, looking at developments in the global platinum group metals (PGM) markets over the past year and setting the scene for the rest of 2018. The survey...

After a decline of 1.5% in 2017, world mine production is expected to grow by around 3% in 2018 and remain essentially unchanged in 2019, according to the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), which met in Lisbon, Portugal,...

By Steve Fiscor, Editor With workers from steel and aluminum mills on hand at a signing ceremony in the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump fulfilled another of his “America First” campaign pledges, promising tariffs on the...

Last year, the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage narrative began to influence the metals and mining space, according to the first report from Wood Mackenzie’s Battery Raw Materials Service, which reviews some key...

During 2017, the combination of scheduled mine closures, Glencore’s strategic cuts, and the impact of environmental inspections in China depleted global stocks of zinc concentrate. The consequent constraints on refined...

By Steve Fiscor, Editor-in-Chief For the most part, metal miners enjoyed robust prices in 2017. While the dynamics affecting the markets were different, most metals finished the year with record prices. The two exceptions were...

Lead Market to Remain in Deficit The International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) held its 62nd Session in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 26-27. The session included a meeting of the group’s statistical and forecasting...

Zinc Outlook for 2018 The International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) held its 62nd Session in Lisbon, Portugal on October 26-27. The session included a meeting of the group’s statistical and forecasting committee, which...

Palladium Overtakes Platinum With the exception of lead and zinc, which posted month-on-month gains of $146 per metric ton (mt) and $77.50/mt, respectively, most metals gave up some of the August gains in September. The big...

State of the Mining Market Q1 2017 Activity in the mining industry reflects the global economy generally and industrial production in particular. After encouraging price increases last year, there was a mixed performance for...

Parlaying the Positives of PGMs On May 17, Chis Griffith, CEO, Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) addressed London Platinum and Palladium Markets during Platinum Week in London. He is passionate about platinum group metals and...

Global Lithium Ion Battery Market to Explode Over the Next Decade The global lithium ion battery (LIB) market is expected to grow six fold over the next 10 years, creating unprecedented opportunities for graphite developers....