April 7, 2021

Codelco is boosting output amid a covid surge in Chile

The world’s biggest copper producer has some calming words for traders concerned that a covid-19 resurgence in Chile will disrupt supply of the metal.

April 7, 2021

China’s record steel futures boost iron ore prices

Chinese steel futures extended their rally in early trade to hit fresh peaks, boosted by strong domestic demand.

April 7, 2021

Sustainable investment group UNPRI reviews Liberty Mutual membership over Australian coal mine plan

The US insurer is backing a coal project in Australia that has drawn fire from community groups worried about climate change and pollution.

April 7, 2021

Perth Mint’s March gold sales surge to highest since 2012

Sales of gold coins and minted bars jumped to more than 130,000 ounces in March, up 4.8% month-on-month and 39% from a year earlier.

April 6, 2021

Iron ore price back above $170 as China steel hits record

Steel prices also jumped to record highs, boosted by concerns over supply curbs.

April 6, 2021

Gold price on track for highest close in 6 weeks

Economists at Citibank said they expect gold to see further sideways trading between the $1,700-$1,900 range in 2021.

April 6, 2021

Seabridge strikes gold at Snowstorm project in Nevada, shares up

The 2020 drill program has achieved its goal of finding a gold-bearing system hosted within similar rocks and structural setting as the nearby Turquoise Ridge mine.

April 6, 2021

India’s March gold imports surge 471% to a record 160 tonnes

Higher imports by the world's second-biggest bullion consumer could support benchmark gold prices, which have corrected nearly 17% from an all-time high of $2,072 in August.

April 5, 2021

The US has a metals problem

Years of neglecting its critical metal supplies is catching up with the United States, as demand for the raw materials needed to build a new green economy that rejects fossil…

April 5, 2021

Gold price steadies as US jobs report fuels recovery optimism

Gold prices this year had their first quarterly drop since 2018.