Gold: demand mixed as prices rally; safe-haven interest picks up Global benchmark spot gold was on course for a weekly gain, having jumped nearly 2% on an escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions. Reuters | August 2, 2019 | 11:54 am
China iron ore falls most in 4 weeks amid Vale optimism, demand concerns Worries about demand for steel products also weighed on iron ore. Reuters | August 2, 2019 | 10:59 am
Electric ambition: BHP eyes EV market with speciality chemicals The world's biggest miner will face a test of its ability to move beyond bulk mining. Reuters | August 2, 2019 | 10:40 am
Trump tariff tweet hammers copper price to 7-month low The bellwether industrial metal is now firmly in bear market territory. Frik Els | August 2, 2019 | 10:05 am
Gold’s top performer told don’t splurge to replace fading mines Gold miners in Australia are facing a slump in output that’ll leave the nation trailing key rivals. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2019 | 9:59 am
South African miners to deliver tax windfall after metals rally Royalty payments are estimated to climb 70%. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2019 | 9:44 am
Barrick allowed to operate Porgera mine, lease extension being considered The government is looking into an application by Barrick Niugini Ltd, a joint venture between Barrick and China's Zijin Mining Group. Reuters | August 2, 2019 | 9:26 am
Sierra Leone cancels major mining licences Tonkolili has challenged the decision in the country's high court. Reuters | August 2, 2019 | 9:17 am
Dunnedin ready to explore MPD project in British Columbia Crews are already on the site conducting mapping, sampling and prospecting work. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 2, 2019 | 6:30 am