Iran War Acid test: IEA warns copper supply outlook has “worsened considerably” Over a seventh of the world's copper mine output is now hostage to a sulphuric acid market thrown into chaos by the Middle East conflict and Beijing's export ban. Frik Els | July 16, 2026 - 3:08 pm
Iran War Gold price falls as US-Iran hostilities rekindle Fed hike bets “Precious metals have come under selling pressure as oil prices move back into the $80s/bbl range,” commodity strategist says. Bloomberg News | July 16, 2026 - 2:42 pm
Energy Oil above $85 as risks to Middle East crude flows mount Brent crude rose above $85 as US strikes on Iran and threats to Hormuz and Red Sea shipping routes stoked fears of Middle East oil disruptions. Bloomberg News | July 16, 2026 - 5:00 am
Iran War Gold price slumps as US-Iran strikes, Fed’s Waller fuel rate hike bets Gold is down by more than a fifth since the Iran war started, with a wave of profit-taking ending a three-year bull run. Bloomberg News | July 13, 2026 - 1:01 pm
Energy ING weighs Venezuela commodity deals as client requests rise “We’re getting a lot of requests from traders so we’re looking at it," ING says. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2026 - 10:26 am
Iran War Gold price rebounds as traders assess Iran strikes, interest-rate path The latest attacks in Iran came hours after President Donald Trump said he thought a ceasefire was “over.” Bloomberg News | July 9, 2026 - 3:45 pm
Iran War Indonesia’s Alamtri starts aluminum exports, ships metal to the US The US has been seeking alternative sources of aluminum. Reuters | July 9, 2026 - 3:22 pm
Energy Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill on fresh attacks Oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz halts due to rising US-Iran tensions, threatening global energy supplies. Reuters | July 9, 2026 - 9:49 am
Battery Metals Congo sees no major threat from Middle East crisis to copper, cobalt output The outlook for the rest of 2026 remains broadly positive, supported by strong copper demand and stable mining operations, a senior official said. Reuters | July 6, 2026 - 7:30 am
Iran War Column: LME metals whipsawed by war and peace in first half of 2026 Amid the fog of war and peace, the LME Index has swung from exuberance to dejection to resilience over the first half. Reuters | July 2, 2026 - 9:07 am
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
