January 29, 2020 Germany moves forward with $55bn plan to phase out coal power by 2038 Government has approved legislation that sets out the timetable to close more than 100 coal power plants across the country.
January 29, 2020 Equinox-Leagold merger approved, creates $1.75bn gold miner The new company, which will keep the Equinox name, will be one of the world’s top gold producers operating entirely in the Americas.
January 28, 2020 Amplats sees profit more than doubling on metals rally The improved earnings show how higher metals prices are boosting mining companies’ bottom line.
January 28, 2020 Kirkland wins shareholder backing for $3.3bn Detour takeover Kirkland won the backing of about 99% of its shareholders, and almost 86% of Detour's at separate meetings held on Tuesday.
January 27, 2020 Gold price closes in on 7-year high Gold backed ETF holding close to record levels as investors seek out safe haven assets.
January 27, 2020 Palladium surges above $2,400. Is it sustainable? Palladium is currently more expensive than gold or platinum.
January 27, 2020 Copper price losing streak now in double digits Eight straight down days drops copper 10.2% to more than 3-month low as China struggles to contain coronavirus outbreak.
January 24, 2020 Copper price rout continues as China virus spreads Copper price down more than 7% since last week as China locks down 40m people as anger grows over coronavirus outbreak.
January 24, 2020 Freeport shares dented by output drop, higher 2020 spending The US miner has spent billions in the switch from a depleting open pit and to develop a coexisting underground mine.
January 24, 2020 Gold miner valuations The hefty gold mining earnings are likely to grow even larger in Q4 results.
Op-Ed: America can’t defend itself with Chinese minerals US is building new critical-mineral processing facilities from Texas to Tennessee, but without new sources of raw material, those plants will sit idle. January 23, 2026 | 12:56 pm