South China Aluminum Prices Fall Further on Growing Pessimism (Jun. 9, 2015)

[SMM Precious Metal Express] Fed officials delivered hawkish remarks in succession. Musalem said further rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation, adding that hiking now is better than hiking late. Goolsbee stated that clear action on rate hikes would be needed if inflation does not decline.

[SMM Daily Review: US Fed Officials Hawkish in Droves, Silver Prices Consolidate Mildly with Improved Trading] SMM, September 22: US Fed officials turned hawkish in droves, but as rate hike sentiment was gradually digested, silver prices consolidated mildly. Stockpiling ahead of the National Day holiday stimulated some consumption, spot trading was moderate, and prices leaned toward parity. The market lacked new macro direction.

Valterra Platinum’s 2010–2025 record shows how plant interruptions, inventory backlogs and changing reporting rules shaped refined output across South Africa and Zimbabwe. Platinum, palladium and rhodium followed different price cycles, so output alone could not explain value. Prices for ruthenium and iridium add context, though their separate production is undisclosed. Stronger prices and refining lifted H1 2026 results; lasting gains depend on safety, cost control and disciplined investment.