December 20, 2019 Gold stocks remain cheap The gold miners’ stocks have suffered a lackluster few months.
December 20, 2019 China launches gold options as prices near 6-year highs The world's top bullion producer and consumer launched its first gold options contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on Friday.
December 20, 2019 ICBC Standard aborts plan to shut base metals unit The bank, a joint venture between Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Africa's largest lender Standard Bank, is a major participant in base metals markets globally.
December 20, 2019 Doctor Copper ends 2019 with a new-found spring in his step LME copper hit a seven-month high of $6,235.50 per tonne Friday morning.
December 19, 2019 The good times are over for Wall Street’s coal stock bulls Prices for the coal used to make steel are down about 30% since May,
December 19, 2019 Here’s the one gold chart to watch The most important chart is the gold stocks against the stock market.
December 19, 2019 Zambia drops 15% export tax on gemstones The levy on gemstones, excluding diamonds, was meant to increase the country's revenues, but ended up hitting output.
December 19, 2019 From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020 Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.
December 19, 2019 Brazil’s Bolsonaro says bill to open indigenous reserves to mining, agriculture ready The proposed rule would have to be approved by Congress, which goes on recess on Friday and doesn’t resume functions until February.
December 19, 2019 Lucara Diamond’s sales beat expectations in fresh sign of market improvement Average price per carat was $548, 16% more than expected and about 40% higher than the average price achieved in the previous quarter.
Cochilco expects short-term lithium prices to remain high The battery energy storage system sector will continue to gain market share, with projected growth of 50-55% in 2026, it said. February 12, 2026 | 11:41 am