Industrial Metals
The latest news, updates and opinions on Industrial Metals from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Lithium goes from boom to bust
There are signs of an oversupply of lithium – the metal used for EV batteries.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The best ways to buy strategic metals
Tips Weaker prices for strategic metals in the alternative-energy sector are an investment opportunity, says David Stevenson. Here, he picks some of the best ways to buy in.
By David Stevenson Published
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How to invest in Latin America’s metal reserves – the key to reaching net zero
Tips Latin America’s base metals are crucial to stabilising global greenhouse-gas emissions, says James McKeigue. Here, he picks the best ways to invest.
By James McKeigue Published
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Base metal prices are in freefall – will growth follow?
News The price of copper has fallen to its lowest level since November 2020, with aluminium, nickel and many other base metal prices in freefall, too.
By Alex Rankine Published
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How to invest in copper, the most important metal in the world
Cover Story As the world looks to electrify and try to move away from fossil fuels, copper looks set to be the biggest beneficiary. But how can you invest? Rupert Hargreaves analyses the sector.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Metals prices wobble on slowdown fears
News The S&P GSCI index of 24 major raw materials has fallen back 9% since mid-June on growing fears of a recession, and copper has hit a 16-month low after losing 22% since a peak in early March.
By Alex Rankine Published
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How to invest in the copper boom
Tips The price of copper has slipped recently. But that’s temporary – the long-term outlook is very bullish, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains the best ways to invest in copper.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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How to invest in the multi-decade boom in industrial metals
Tips The price of key industrial metals has already begun to rise. The renewable energy transition will take them higher, says David Stevenson. Here's how to profit.
By David Stevenson Published
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Copper is set for a long bull market – here’s how to invest in it
Tips Commodity prices have started to cool – with the exception of one industrial metal that is in short supply but is an essential ingredient in almost everything. Dominic Frisby picks the best ways to invest in copper.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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