September 16, 2019

Negative rate folly

The most troubling legacy of contemporary central banking has been the emergence of negative nominal interest rates.

September 16, 2019

JPMorgan’s metals desk was a criminal enterprise, US says

JPMorgan may face deeper legal jeopardy that goes beyond the several individuals who have already been prosecuted.

September 16, 2019

Most valuable steel mill in India sees iron ore drop to $60

Iron ore prices are moving in a completely different direction to other materials.

September 16, 2019

Gold at $1,500 is a new price floor, Kinross CEO says

Soaring prices give the Canadian miner confidence to push ahead with expansion plans at its Tasiast gold mine in Mauritania.

September 16, 2019

Petra Diamonds shares hit all-time low as loss widens

Miner said the diamond market was in its worst state since the financial crisis that began in 2008.

September 13, 2019

Uranium sector won’t catch a break

One week ago Cameco announced it will maintain low output levels until uranium prices recover.

September 13, 2019

Asia Gold: Price drop offers little cheer on hopes for further falls

A correction to prices in India, the second largest gold consumer, failed to boost retail purchases this week.

September 13, 2019

Sliding Japan premium confirms aluminium’s demand problem — opinion

A sharp fall in Japanese physical premiums for Q4 shipments is the latest sign that aluminium is not immune from the demand weakness that is sapping the industrial metals complex.

September 13, 2019

Gold investors see M&A and cost cuts unlocking $13 billion

Group of investors including the hedge fund founded by billionaire John Paulson say found that the median spending of senior gold producers is double that of mining companies that produce…

September 12, 2019

Liberty Gold shares surge on new drill results at Black Pine

Ongoing drilling is starting to define a second, high-grade zone of oxide gold mineralization.