Golden spikes are becoming the norm – and that matters.
To end the week the US announced that GDP growth in the second quarter had managed just 1.2%. In response, gold shot up.
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China and Russia continues to buy into bullion
The rush to buy gold continues as major economies add to reserves.
Australia cashes in on bauxite boom, fuelled by Chinese demand
Bauxite miners ride the wave as China steps up aluminum production.
Crowdfunding in the mining sector: will the UK be next to join this trend?
The concept has been around for some time in various fields, including new technology, entertainment and media, and has been relatively successful. As a result, some mining companies have decided to utilise it.
This is what a broad-based metals and mining rally looks like
CHART: The gold price may grab headlines, but coal's rally comes as a shocker – thermal prices are up 22% in 2016 and coking coal's back in triple digits.
Money always moves from weak hands into strong hands
Precious metals expert Bob Moriarty advises investors on how they can avoid the disinformation and invest with the smart money.
Nickel price jumps on Manila mining crackdown
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte tells miners "We will survive as a nation without you" as ministry shuts down three nickel mines in a month.
Platinum, palladium prices are exploding
Platinum now outperforming gold price in 2016 and palladium price soars 21% in just one month.
Philippines & Indonesia: Mining companies face increased compliance risks, further uncertainty
Both countries have poor records for enforcing environmental regulations, leading to tensions between communities and the mining sector, which the leaders of both countries have pledged to address.
