January 6, 2020

First Quantum shares fall after company adopts takeover defense

The move adds a potential barrier to any takeover proposal at a time analysts, bankers and miners expect to see more deals in copper.

January 6, 2020

Gold hits highest since 2013 as Goldman backs bullion in crisis

Metal neared $1,600 an ounce after Iran said it would no longer abide by any limits on its enrichment of uranium following the killing of General Qassem Soleimani.

January 6, 2020

Northern Star closes iconic Super Pit gold mine acquisition

The deal further increases the size of the ASX-listed gold sector, which has significantly expanded over the past 18 months.

January 6, 2020

Avesoro Resources to delist as top shareholder completes acquisition

Shares are expected to stop trading in Toronto on Jan. 7 and in London on Jan. 8.

January 3, 2020

Price surge dents physical gold demand in Asia

Benchmark spot gold is set for its biggest weekly gain since early August.

January 3, 2020

Gold stock head fake?

Gold stocks’ Christmas breakout rally looks like a mid-correction head fake.

January 3, 2020

Gold nears six-year high as Mideast tensions spur haven demand

Bullion rallied as much as 1.5% to $1,551.52 an ounce in the spot market, reaching the highest since September.

January 3, 2020

China iron ore scales 5-month peak on supply concerns, restocking

Iron ore futures rose for a fifth straight session on Friday, with the benchmark Chinese index hitting its highest in five months.

January 2, 2020

Duke Energy to save $1.5 billion in North Carolina coal-ash settlement

The settlement requires Duke to remove nearly 80 million tons of coal ash.

January 2, 2020

China potash king’s online sale a bust

A public sale for assets originally valued at nearly CNY 25 billion ($3.5 billion) has failed, putting the firm at risk for a market de-listing.