August 18, 2017 Gold price scales $1,300, highest since Trump election Gold bulls turn attention from North Korea to US domestic turmoil.
August 18, 2017 Changes to Brazil mining law to bring mostly higher taxes, costs — experts Experts and mining companies fear some of the modifications that go in effect in November, will result in hefty taxes, higher research costs and decrease interest from foreign investors.
August 18, 2017 Metso searches for top execs, as it splits minerals services business The division will be divided into two separate units beginning 2018 — Minerals Services and Minerals Consumables.
August 17, 2017 Argentina confirms charges for Barrick employees over 2015 cyanide spill at Veladero Court of appeals says charges of “pollution, negligence and malpractice" still in place for 8 of 9 people.
August 17, 2017 Gem Diamonds mulls sale of halted Botswana mine as half-year revenue falls The miner said it remains cautious about the state of the global market for both rough and polished diamonds, noting that financing challenges persist.
August 17, 2017 BHP commits $2.5bn to extend life of Spence copper mine in Chile Project will extend the life of its Spence copper mine in Chile by over 50 years, at a time when copper prices have reach their highest levels since late 2014.
August 16, 2017 Copper price surges to 32-month high as hedge funds place $20 billion bet Copper trades just short of $3 a pound as large scale futures speculators build massive bullish position and global supply worries resurface.
August 16, 2017 Gold rush in Nicaragua — production doubles in little over 10 years Last year, the nation produced over 267,000 ounces of gold, significantly more than the 109,200 ounces it generated in 2006.
August 16, 2017 Copper price consensus outlook suggest rally will run out of steam Even the most optimistic forecasts for copper by year-end is below the spot price.
BNP backs gold price to hit $6,000 as rally ‘makes sense’ The gold-silver ratio, while still lower than its two-year average in the 80s, has bounced back, said Wilson, BNP’s director of commodities strategy. February 10, 2026 | 03:14 pm
