Commodities News

Triple Flag Closes US$440m Gold Stream on Queensland's Ravenswood Gold Mine

Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM) completed its previously announced acquisition of a US$440m gold stream on the producing Ravenswood Gold Mine in Queensland, Australia.

Jun 25, 2026

Indonesia Plans Nickel Output Surge, Pressuring Global Battery Metal Prices

Indonesia plans to allow a significant nickel production increase in 2026, providing relief for domestic smelters while adding supply that is fueling a global nickel market selloff.

Jun 25, 2026

🇧🇷 Brazil

LatAm Markets Split: Commodity Crash Hits While Asia Chip Stocks Surge

A multi-commodity crash — oil -4.47%, silver -7.09%, copper -2.71%, gold -3.02% below $4,000 — dominated LatAm pre-open as Middle East ceasefire and Fed hike bets unwound risk premiums while Asia chip stocks surged.

Jun 25, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

Gold Slips Below $4,000 as Fed Rate Hike Bets and Strong Dollar Pressure Precious Metals

Gold fell below $4,000 per ounce to a 7-month low as a stronger US dollar and rising Fed rate hike expectations reduced safe-haven demand alongside easing Middle East geopolitical risk.

Jun 25, 2026

India Sets Record US LPG Import Month Amid Constrained Middle East Supply

India is set to import 1.1 to 1.2 million tons of US LPG in June, the highest ever monthly volume from the United States.

Jun 23, 2026

India

India LPG Import Surge Amid Middle East Supply Disruption Raises Subsidy Burden and Energy Cost Pressure

India's liquefied petroleum gas imports surged as Middle East supply disruptions tightened global LPG markets, increasing import costs for Indian state oil companies and widening the subsidy burden for household cooking fuel across 300 million beneficiaries.

Jun 23, 2026

Cocoa Surges 9.22% to 6-Week High as Ivory Coast Floods Cut Farmer Access to Producing Farms

July ICE NY cocoa futures surged 9.22% to 6-week highs Monday as excessive Ivory Coast rains flooded roads cutting farmer access to producing areas, threatening near-term supply and driving global price spike.

Jun 23, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

China's Strategic Oil Surplus Insulates It From Supply Shock as Iran-Russia Dependency Deepens

China has accumulated substantial strategic oil reserves, leaving it insulated while other nations scramble for supply

Jun 22, 2026

🇩🇪 Germany

Sierra Madre and First Majestic Close Acquisition of Del Toro Silver Mine for Up to $60 Million

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver and First Majestic Silver closed their joint acquisition of the Del Toro Silver Mine in Mexico for up to US$60 million, adding a producing silver asset amid elevated prices.

Jun 22, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

China Gold Imports Surge to Two-Year High as New Licensing Regime Takes Effect in June

China's gold imports surged to a two-year high as a new import licensing regime took effect June 1, with licensed importers front-loading purchases in a move that supports global spot gold prices.

Jun 22, 2026

Climate Risk Emerges as Next Market Threat as Super El Niño Puts Global Sectors on Alert

With Iran risk fading, stock investors now confront climate risk from a rare Super El Niño weather cycle.

Jun 21, 2026

🇺🇸 United States

Trillion Energy Pitches Turkey M47 Oil Block's 'Closeology' Advantage to Investors

Trillion Energy International (CSE:TCF) is promoting its M47 oil block in southeastern Turkey using the 'closeology' principle — proximity to proven producing oil fields as a risk-reduction thesis

Jun 21, 2026

🇩🇪 Germany

Deterra Royalties Offers High Franked Dividend From BHP Iron Ore Royalty Stream — But Ore Price Ties It

Deterra Royalties earns revenue from BHP's iron ore mining operations in Australia without operating mines itself, providing a capital-light royalty stream

Jun 21, 2026

Fertiliser Prices Tumble Back to Pre-War Levels as Demand Falls and Middle East Risk Fades

Fertiliser prices including urea have fallen back to pre-conflict levels as Middle East risk premiums unwind, but traders warn the demand-side signal is bearish for crop planting and agricultural activity.

Jun 20, 2026

🇰🇷 South Korea

Korean Industries Face Mixed Fallout as US-Iran MOU Sends Oil to $70 and Reopens Hormuz

The US-Iran ceasefire signed June 18 is reshaping South Korea's industrial landscape: oil prices have dropped sharply from over $100 to around $70 per barrel, stranded Korean ships are set to return through the Hormuz Strait, and Hyundai sees a path to recovering its lost Middle East auto

Jun 20, 2026

Macro

Iran Nuclear Deal Could Cut UK Petrol, Energy, and Food Bills if Hormuz Fully Reopens

Analysis of the US-Iran peace agreement'\''s potential impact on UK household finances shows how Hormuz supply relief could reduce petrol costs, domestic energy bills, and grocery prices.

Jun 20, 2026

🇰🇷 South Korea

KRX Delays Pre-Market to 2027; China Opens Lithium Futures to Foreign Investors July 3

South Korea's KRX postponed its 7am pre-market launch to end-2027 while China's GFEX opens lithium carbonate futures to foreign investors from July 3, reshaping Asian market infrastructure and commodity access.

Jun 20, 2026

Energy

Iran Oil Exports Climb After Washington Peace Deal as Energy Markets Reprice Supply Outlook

Iran's oil exports are surging following a temporary peace agreement with Washington, injecting new supply variables into energy markets already navigating Fed rate uncertainty and dollar strength.

Jun 20, 2026

Alamos Gold Shares Post Biggest Drop Since 2020 After Earthquake-Driven Production Cut

Alamos Gold shares fell the most since 2020 after cutting Q2 production guidance following earthquakes that damaged a mine

Jun 20, 2026

Global

Vitol Secures Exclusive Zambia Fuel Supply Deal Through September, IMF Raises Concerns

Vitol Group is supplying diesel to Zambia via exclusive pipeline access through September. The IMF has urged Zambian authorities to end the exclusive arrangement, citing market competition concerns.

Jun 20, 2026

Gold Slides Toward Third Weekly Loss as Rate Hike Fears Mount

Gold prices fell sharply on Friday and were on track for a third weekly loss amid expectations that central banks including the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to curb inflation.

Jun 20, 2026

Alamos Gold Shares Plunge After Earthquake Forces Output Cut at Mine

Alamos Gold shares dropped sharply after the company cut production guidance following an earthquake at one of its mines.

Jun 19, 2026

Gold and Silver Slide on MCX as Fed Rate Hike Signals Drive Bullion Selloff

Gold and silver prices fell on MCX Thursday as the US Federal Reserve signaled potential interest rate hikes.

Jun 19, 2026

Vitol Locks in Exclusive Zambia Diesel Pipeline Through September in IMF-Scrutinised Emerg

Vitol Group won an emergency diesel supply contract giving it exclusive access to a Zambian pipeline through September, according to the Financial Post.

Jun 19, 2026

New Zealand Exports Hit Second Straight Monthly Record in May, Fuelled by US Meat and Milk

New Zealand's total exports reached a second consecutive monthly record in May, driven by surging meat shipments to the US and strong milk consignments.

Jun 19, 2026

Gold and Silver Retreat as Fed Officials Signal Possible Rate Hike, Boosting Dollar

Comex gold and silver prices declined as Federal Reserve officials signaled the possibility of an interest rate increase, strengthening the US dollar and reducing the appeal of non-yielding precious metals.

Jun 19, 2026

OPEC Chief Disputes IEA's Oil Supply Glut Forecast, Signaling Strategy Divide at Heart of Energy Markets

The OPEC Secretary General publicly contradicted the International Energy Agency's oil supply glut forecast, highlighting a fundamental disagreement between producers and Western energy analysts that has direct implications for OPEC+ production strategy.

Jun 19, 2026

Oil Prices Are Crashing — But Inventory Data Tells a Different Story About Supply Reality

A sharp decline in crude oil prices is clashing with inventory data that shows tighter-than-expected physical supply conditions, creating an unusual divergence between futures prices and underlying market fundamentals.

Jun 19, 2026