January 4, 2021

Gold price begins new year on a high

Prices surged above $1,900 an ounce on Monday to the highest in almost two months.

December 31, 2020

MINING.COM’s most popular stories of 2020

Even setting aside the disruptions and uncertainty created by the pandemic, 2020 was a tumultuous year on mining and metals markets.

December 31, 2020

After golden year for precious metals, silver set to shine in 2021

Analysts say silver's dual role and its greater volatility mean it could fare better than gold.

December 31, 2020

Gold ETF selling slows

That is a bullish omen for gold, as its subsequent upleg can accelerate after differential gold-ETF-share selling pressure ends.

December 31, 2020

Gold price heads for largest yearly gain in a decade

Looking ahead, there is little consensus from Wall Street’s biggest names on bullion’s direction.

December 30, 2020

Iron ore price drops on China’s appeal to cut steel output

Benchmark iron ore futures in China fell nearly 6% on Wednesday, after the country urged the steel industry to produce less crude steel next year.

December 30, 2020

Gold price higher as dollar hits multiyear low

The dollar index fell to its lowest since April 2018 on Wednesday.

December 29, 2020

Top five China commodities to eye for growth in 2021

A China-led economic recovery should boost demand for copper, iron ore and gold in 2021 after covid-19 roiled global markets in 2020.

December 28, 2020

Was 2020 really so bad for oil?

After spring’s sudden collapse, oil ends the year with renewed vigor.

December 28, 2020

Gold price pulls back following US stimulus deal

Bullion rose past $1,900 per ounce earlier in the day.