April 20, 2020

A look at rough diamond prices in the midst of the covid crisis

Much of the diamond supply chain has been virtually suspended due to the pandemic.

April 20, 2020

US judge dismisses action brought by Pebble mine opponents

The latest court decision removes another obstacle to receiving a final decision on the project, which could become North America’s largest mine.

April 20, 2020

Uranium surges 31% to become year’s top commodity

While most commodities are getting hammered by the coronavirus crisis, uranium prices are skyrocketing.

April 20, 2020

Vale cuts production guidance again

The company attributed weak Q1 results to heavy rains, unplanned outages, regulatory delays linked to last year’s dam failure, and ongoing disruptions caused by the coronavirus.

April 20, 2020

Russia to grant full export rights to gold miners amid coronavirus

Decree seeks to support companies in shipping metal overseas as demand in the regular trade chain is hit by the coronavirus.

April 19, 2020

Never mind the bumpy ride. Emerging-market investors are back

Gains in coming days would extend the advances of the past two weeks, spurred by optimism of a coronavirus treatment and the prospect of a staggered reopening of the U.S.…

April 17, 2020

Indian gold demand could hit 3-decade low as lockdown hits festivals, weddings

Even before the lockdown gold demand was faltering in India.

April 17, 2020

Precipitate closes Barrick financing, stock up

Shares of Precipitate Gold rose to a six-week high early on Friday.

April 17, 2020

Nervous bankers leave the gold market stuck in disconnect

Gold has rarely been a hotter trade, but the world’s two most important markets remain out of sync.

April 17, 2020

Rio lowers copper target at Oyu Tolgoi

The company won't meet its previous production guidance of 530,000-570,000 tonnes.