February 27, 2020

History shows gold’s rally may only just be getting started

Even with gold at seven-year highs, there’s still room for more gains if history is anything to go by.

February 26, 2020

Gold-backed ETFs have never seen a run of inflows like this

Global investors are stashing more and more assets into gold as the coronavirus outbreak spreads and appetite for risk takes a hit.

February 26, 2020

Sherritt shares jump on 50% bond haircut

Sherritt, which has significant assets in Cuba, is offering to buy back as much as $443 million of its debt at a big discount to face value.

February 26, 2020

US regulators to block Peabody, Arch Coal JV

The FTC filed a lawsuit to block the business combination on the grounds that it would eliminate competition and raise prices.

February 26, 2020

Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks

Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion.

February 26, 2020

Nornickel warns of coronavirus risks, reports leap in profit

Russian giant reported 2019 net profit up 95% and expects uncertain times for nickel and copper markets.

February 25, 2020

Russian billionaire forges ahead on tokens for metals

Potanin has long signaled plans to start crypto tokens for metals.

February 25, 2020

Ontario teachers’ expands gold mining exposure with unusual deal

Investors showed their approval by pushing shares of New Gold up as much as 16% in Toronto.

February 25, 2020

Egypt seeks Midas touch with new gold-mining exploration tender

The first bid round since 2017 will be held from March 15 to July 15, with subsequent ones taking place every four months.

February 24, 2020

Deal activity drops over 5% in Canada’s mining industry in January

M&A was the leading category in the month in terms of volume.