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The coronavirus won’t wreck the commodities market

Investors are certainly making bets.

Bloomberg Opinion | January 28, 2020 | 3:30 pm

Geopolitical tensions to burnish gold’s allure in 2020

Wood Mackenzie sees four key trends to watch this year.

MINING.com Editor | January 28, 2020 | 3:05 pm

Freeport CEO ‘looking forward’ to deals once expansion projects done

According to recent news reports, Barrick CEO Mark Bristow has…

Reuters | January 28, 2020 | 12:30 pm

Commitment to critical minerals positions Canada’s mining sector for success — MAC

The Canada-US Joint Action Plan on critical minerals means opportunity…

Jackson Chen | January 27, 2020 | 1:10 pm

Palladium surges above $2,400. Is it sustainable?

Palladium is currently more expensive than gold or platinum.

Sunshine Profits | January 27, 2020 | 11:03 am

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Palladium surges above $2,400. Is it sustainable?

Palladium is currently more expensive than gold or platinum.

Sunshine Profits | January 27, 2020 | 11:03 am

IMF aid to Congo Republic on hold over Glencore, Trafigura impasse

The IMF bailout hinges on the African nation restructuring the oil-backed loans to the Swiss traders.

Reuters | January 24, 2020 | 9:39 am

Lundin Gold CEO looking for acquisitions, open to a takeover

The company’s largest shareholder, Newcrest Mining, is supportive of a potential acquisition.

Bloomberg News | January 24, 2020 | 9:16 am

South Africa mine deaths fall to record low in 2019

A poor safety record has contributed to slower investment at some South African mines in recent years.

Reuters | January 24, 2020 | 9:01 am

‘Battery Passport,’ guiding principles on value chain data launched at World Economic Forum

The first of its kind, the Battery Passport is expected to address areas including compliance with human rights and environmental footprint.

MINING.com Editor | January 23, 2020 | 2:33 pm

ERG suspends Zambia refinery on shortage of cobalt, copper concentrates

The miner said it was engaged with stakeholders and was exploring other sources of feed in order to resume operations.

Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 1:41 pm

50-year chart shows how cheap gold price still is relative to stocks

Gold vs the S&P 500 since end of gold standard indicates price well beyond $2,000 to return to the historical norm. That, or stocks are in for beating.

Frik Els | January 23, 2020 | 10:10 am

Germany wants Bolivia’s new government to revise scrapped lithium deal

The project is considered vital for the German auto industry's plans to develop electric batteries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2020 | 4:13 am

Five copper price trends to watch in 2020

New Wood Mackenzie report expects a considerable amount of copper supply to be lost from unexpected disruption.

MINING.com Editor | January 22, 2020 | 1:59 pm

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