Gold hit 52-week high in Q2 due to banking sector worries
In the second quarter of 2023, the global mining industry experienced notable fluctuations in commodity prices. These fluctuations were influenced by various factors, including concerns about China's construction data and the banking sector's impact on gold prices.
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Digitisation and ESG considerations
The report's quarterly mining industry update assesses the latest commodity trends by tracking commodity prices and global and company production for coal, iron ore, gold, and copper. It also provides analysis on project momentum, focusing on projects that advanced in the recent quarter. Furthermore, the report offers a detailed analysis of development projects in the mining industry, with segregation by country, commodity, and company, along with development capital expenditure for leading miners. It also evaluates the impact of the coronavirus on the global mining industry and explores the implications of digitisation and ESG considerations in mining.
One significant trend in the mining industry is the expected increase in global coal production by 1.9% to reach 8.9bn metric tons ) in 2023. This growth is primarily driven by China, India, and Russia. China, in particular, has taken steps to mitigate the environmental impact of coal mining by implementing stricter regulations and investing in cleaner technologies. India is also expected to maintain robust coal production in 2023, with a projected growth rate of 6.2% to reach 947.4m metric tons. This growth is supported by the Indian government's efforts to reduce dependency on coal imports.
Month-by month analysis
Examining the specific months within the second quarter of 2023, we see significant developments in commodity prices. In April, concerns regarding China's construction data had a notable impact on iron ore and coking coal prices, while gold reached a 52-week high due to concerns within the banking sector.
In May 2023, thermal coal, iron ore, and coking coal prices experienced declines. These declines were attributed to lower power demand and a subdued construction sector in China. Additionally, base metal prices dropped due to reduced industrial demand.
Moving into June, the decline in thermal coal prices continued, while iron ore began to recover. However, the threat of sustained high interest rates led to a dip in the price of gold, despite its earlier three-year high.
