April 11, 2023

Newmont, Glencore bids crack into metal industry’s top takeovers

Both deals — if completed — would rank among the top 10 biggest takeovers of metals producers.

April 11, 2023

CHARTS: Mining’s top 50 companies top $1.4 trillion value amid M&A fever 

World’s top 50 mining companies build on gains in the first quarter of 2023, but remain well below valuations this time last year as M&A fever grips the sector.

April 11, 2023

Western Copper confirms $1.7 million investment by Rio Tinto to maintain stake

The investment allows Rio to maintain its approximate 7.84% interest.

April 10, 2023

OZ Minerals gets Vietnam’s nod for its $6.4bn buyout by BHP

The deal still remains subject to other conditions, including approval by OZ Minerals' shareholders, and by an Australian court.

April 10, 2023

Newmont plumps final bid for Newcrest to $19.5bn

Newmont has raised its buyout offer by 16% to A$32 billion.

April 10, 2023

Gold price retreats below $2,000 on strong US jobs growth

Gold surpassed $2,000 last week as weak US services sector and job openings data made a rate hike next month less likely.

April 10, 2023

Endeavour Silver production up 18% in first quarter

Results were driven mainly by a 27% output increase at the Guanacevi mine and to a 1% jump at the Bolañitos mine, also in Mexico.

April 10, 2023

Five key charts to watch in global commodities this week

The Biden administration is expected this week to propose the toughest-ever curbs on pollution from new cars and light trucks.

April 10, 2023

Gold-based drugs hold potential as new antibiotics

New research has identified 19 gold-based compounds with the potential to treat multidrug-resistant superbugs.

April 9, 2023

Who are behind the gold and silver buying — part 1

Precious metals are back in the spotlight in 2023 as signs of economic slowdown continue to surface and cause uneasiness among investors, in turn driving up the appeal of safe…