July 12, 2019

China copper imports in June fall 27% from a year earlier

A slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy continues to weigh on demand for the metal.

July 12, 2019

BHP issues first tender for gas-powered iron ore carriers

The United Nations shipping agency is introducing tougher anti-pollution standards in the industry's biggest shake-up for decades.

July 11, 2019

IMF approves Congo Republic bailout after China debt deal

The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved a bailout worth nearly $449 million for OPEC member Congo Republic on Thursday.

July 11, 2019

World Gold Council expects metal demand, prices to stay strong

Price momentum and structural economic reforms in India and China will also be key demand drivers.

July 10, 2019

Surge in battery nickel use is more bad news for cobalt price

Cobalt light electric vehicle battery deployment around the globe doubled in May.

July 10, 2019

Powell assails gold standard supported by Trump Fed nominee

If Congress rewrote the laws to force the Fed to operate monetary policy so as to stabilize gold's value in dollar terms, Powell said, unemployment could rise or inflation could…

July 10, 2019

Development snapshot: Eight juniors looking to supply the electric vehicle revolution

While the prices for key battery minerals have so far been subdued in 2019, the general excitement about the future wide adoption of EVs continues to fuel activity.

July 10, 2019

Chile to triple fines for environmental damages, infractions

The government seeks to impose fines of up to $215,000 for each violation of the country’s environmental rules.

July 9, 2019

CHART: Make money in resources? Invest privately

Private capital invested in natural resources a decade ago returned 41% – S&P Natural Resources Index hardly broke even.

July 9, 2019

Mining stocks could rebound with help from Trump and China

The backdrop for miners is ready to brighten in the second half of this year.