February 17, 2020

China’s metal exporters face order cancellations, damage claims amid virus

Companies have informed Chinese suppliers they are not accepting deliveries.

February 17, 2020

BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record

Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.

February 17, 2020

Britain’s Royal Mint launches gold-backed securities tradable on LSE

Exchange-traded products hold almost 3,000 tonnes of gold worldwide, worth around $140 billion at current prices.

February 17, 2020

Amplats CEO to step down, earnings soar

Higher metal prices had driven annual headline earnings per share nearly 2.5 times higher.

February 17, 2020

Gold diggers resist the rally’s lure

It’s all a far cry from the mood of the 2000s bull run.

February 16, 2020

Emerging markets trust China’s virus steps to keep rally going

Gauges of stocks, bonds and currencies in developing economies all rose in the five days through Friday as raw-material prices had their best week this year.

February 14, 2020

Yamana’s stock hits three-year high on strong 2019 results

The gold miner has increased its yearly dividend cumulatively by 150%.

February 14, 2020

Gold stocks still stalled

That caution is wise given gold’s situation, with selling much more likely than buying.

February 14, 2020

Sirius Minerals’ last-minute attempt to avoid Anglo takeover fails

The fertilizer company evaluated over the past week a plan to raise $680 million put forward by a consortium of financial investors, but talks didn’t go anywhere.

February 13, 2020

Prospects brighten for Northern Dynasty Pebble mine on leaked draft study

If permitted, the $100 billion copper-gold Alaska project would be North America’s largest mine.