January 17, 2020

Kirkland’s $3.4bn bid for Detour wins backing from proxy advisory firms

Chances of deal going ahead bolstered.

January 17, 2020

Lynas’ rare earth licence renewal in Malaysia challenged in court

The lawsuit challenges the Malaysian government's decision to renew the company’s operating licence last year.

January 17, 2020

Rio Tinto readies to close world’s biggest diamond mine

The miner expects to see production of rough diamonds drop from 17 million carats last year to 12-14 million in 2020 as a result.

January 16, 2020

The big problem haunting top iron ore miner isn’t so easy to fix

Vale has taken several steps to clean up its image in the aftermath of the dam break.

January 16, 2020

Battery nickel price regains premium over metal

Nickel sulphate is back to trading at a premium to the metal in China and should stay there on expected BHP Nickel West delays, says new report.

January 16, 2020

Scotgold readies to open Scotland’s first commercial gold mine

Chief executive Richard Gray expects to see a "mini gold rush" in the Scottish Highlands in coming years.

January 16, 2020

Russia’s $40 billion gold buying binge is slowing down

After spending an estimated $40 billion on gold in the past five years, the central bank is starting to rein in spending.

January 16, 2020

Barrick sees gold output above estimates on Nevada boost

It expects its Nevada Gold Mines joint venture with Newmont to produce 585,000 ounces of gold for the three months ended Dec. 31.

January 15, 2020

Market risk, economic growth to drive gold demand this year — report

The major driving forces include financial uncertainty and lower interest rates, a weakening in global economic growth, and gold's price volatility, says World Gold Council.

January 15, 2020

Cobalt price: After dismal 2019, could Tesla-Glencore deal spark turnaround?

Even before the rumoured deal, more than 80% of the world's largest cobalt miner's output was tied up for years to come, a new report shows.