January 31, 2020 Congo creates state monopoly for artisanal cobalt The new company would also have a monopoly over other minerals designated "strategic" by the government.
January 31, 2020 The battle for stronger conflict minerals legislation in Europe The EU's new regulation prohibiting imports of 3TG from conflict zones is a shadow of its equivalent legislation in the US, but it is a least a foot in the…
January 30, 2020 Loulo-Gounkoto beats 2019 guidance, pioneers Barrick’s first solar power project It will add 20MW to the complex’s grid, reduce the unit cost of its power and cut carbon emissions by 40,000 tonnes per year.
January 30, 2020 Global gold demand fell 1% in 2019 despite record investment inflows 2019 was a broad year of two distinct halves.
January 30, 2020 Four key themes to watch in the global zinc market in 2020 Chinese smelters critical to zinc market balance, says Wood Mackenzie.
January 30, 2020 Australia’s crippling drought posing bigger risks to gold mines Australia experienced the lowest December rainfall total on record last month.
January 30, 2020 Australia’s lithium producers see tough market conditions persisting well into 2020 Lithium miners are accepting lower prices and curtailing output.
January 30, 2020 Canada’s wood bison near proposed oil project face ‘imminent threats’ Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has concluded the bison are threatened and "immediate intervention is required to allow for recovery."
January 29, 2020 New York pension to coal firms: Evolve or we’ll divest The fund is reviewing 27 miners that earn at least 10% of revenue from mining thermal coal.
January 29, 2020 Gold price: India suffers demand shock Indian gold supply for domestic consumption fell 62% in second half of 2019, Refinitiv reports.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
