August 30, 2022

A 51-year-old era of global economics may be dying a slow death

Swiss Re has been above-consensus on price growth and below it on growth calls.

August 29, 2022

Elon Musk says the world needs more oil and gas as a bridge to renewables

Musk made his comments as Europe is grappling with its worst energy crisis in decades.

August 29, 2022

Goldman says ‘buy commodities now, worry about recession later’

“Our economists view the risk of a recession outside Europe in the next 12 months as relatively low,” bank analysts said.

August 29, 2022

China-linked bots attacking rare earths producer ‘every day’

Fake social media accounts linked to the Chinese Communist Party are posting daily attacks on Lynas Rare Earths, according to the company.

August 29, 2022

Column: China steel sector turning the corner as demand, margins improve

Steel mills have been signaling that production is likely to rise in September, writes Clyde Russell.

August 29, 2022

Mining tycoon Steinmetz seeks to topple bribery conviction

Steinmetz, 66, was convicted in January 2021 of bribing public officials in Guinea to secure the concession for the vast Simandou iron ore project.

August 29, 2022

Colombia abandons plan to tax gold exports

The government has scrapped plans to introduce a 10% export tax on gold as part of the tax reform bill submitted by President Gustavo Petro in early August.

August 28, 2022

Sweden’s mining hurdles impede EU’s domestic battery push

Miners operating in Europe say prospects for getting projects underway look uncertain because of a lengthy permitting framework and fervent local opposition.

August 28, 2022

Commodity prices influence development of climate change mitigation technology in mining industry

A recent report shows that the development of climate change mitigation technology in the mining industry has been influenced by both the Paris Agreement and commodity price trends.

August 26, 2022

Gold sees light at the end of the Fed’s tightening tunnel

The July FOMC meeting could be a game-changer for gold.