January 16, 2020 Mining companies threaten action against Tanzania over new law Indiana Resources alleged breach of contract after the East African nation amended its mining law.
January 16, 2020 Bolivia’s new lithium tsar says country should go it alone Bolivia has been producing around 400 metric tones of lithium per year in a test site.
January 16, 2020 Peruvian mining minister says lithium mining regulation ‘ready this year’ The government said it was receiving support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in drawing up legislation.
January 16, 2020 Brazil police say key part of Vale dam probe to wrap up in June The police probe is one of several parallel investigations into the causes of the dam's collapse, which killed at least 255 people just under a year ago.
January 16, 2020 Russia’s $40 billion gold buying binge is slowing down After spending an estimated $40 billion on gold in the past five years, the central bank is starting to rein in spending.
January 15, 2020 Rising civil unrest adds to mining risks in 2020 Risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft foresees as many as 75 countries having to deal with soaring public rage over a variety of topics, including economic inequality.
January 15, 2020 Agnico Eagle and BMO execute first Tradewind Origins blockchain transaction Detailed provenance information linked to blockchain marks a transparency landmark in the precious metals market.
January 15, 2020 Barrick forges ahead with Papua New Guinea mine in face of local backlash With a 20-year lease renewal application in the balance, Barrick has faced backlash from PNG landowners and residents.
January 15, 2020 Market risk, economic growth to drive gold demand this year — report The major driving forces include financial uncertainty and lower interest rates, a weakening in global economic growth, and gold's price volatility, says World Gold Council.
January 15, 2020 Cobalt price: After dismal 2019, could Tesla-Glencore deal spark turnaround? Even before the rumoured deal, more than 80% of the world's largest cobalt miner's output was tied up for years to come, a new report shows.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
