August 13, 2024

BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike

The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members.

August 12, 2024

Column: Iron ore outlook dims as China inventories, steel output fade

Recent price moves and data on China's steel sector, which accounts for just over half of global output, have been bearish.

August 12, 2024

Gold price nears month high ahead of US inflation data

Investors are preparing for both US producer price and consumer price index numbers due this week.

August 12, 2024

i-80 Gold shares jump on high-grade results at Cove property in Nevada

The McCoy-Cove project hosts one of the highest-grade gold-silver deposits in the state.

August 12, 2024

Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal

The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio.

August 11, 2024

Olympic gold medals are worth more than ever after cost of metals surged

The raw materials that go into each medal have the potential to fetch about $900 each.

August 9, 2024

IAMGOLD shares surge as it exceeds H1 output, cost targets

Encouraged by the half-year results, the miner has raised its production guidance from Essakane and Westwood to 495,000-540,000 oz.

August 9, 2024

Gold price on pace for worst week since early June

The precious metal has risen about 18% this year, largely on expectations the US central bank would soon deliver rate cuts.

August 8, 2024

Copper price: four Chinese bear charts

Overcapacity and a "slow-moving property crisis" will see China continue to export its cheap copper, dragging down prices elsewhere.

August 8, 2024

Nutrien names insider Mark Thompson as CFO amid mixed results

Thompson, who has been with Nutrien for 13 years and currently serves as chief commercial officer, will assume his new role on August 26.