Silver’s brilliant year validates longtime bugs’ enthusiasm
The metal has had an outstanding year, with its gain almost double gold’s.
Latest Stories
World’s biggest copper supplier saw sales slump last month
Chile reported copper shipments of $2.76 billion for August, an 11% drop from July.
Tesla joins cobalt group supporting artisanal Congo miners
The new initiative is also backed by Glencore and Chinese refiner Zhejiang Huayou.
Polyus net profit up 63% on higher gold prices
Company remains on track to produce 2.8 million troy ounces of gold in 2020.
Hochschild sees lower output on lockdowns in Peru, Argentina
The miner is targeting overall attributable production of 280,000-290,000 gold equivalent ounces or 24-25 million silver equivalent ounces.
SEC to examine Rio Tinto whistleblower claims over Oyu Tolgoi
The U.S regulator has not yet decided to launch an investigation.
How CO2 makes ‘green metals’ accessible to miners
Scientists discovered that carbon dioxide plays a crucial role in making metals used in green technologies accessible for mining.
Beijing may be more addicted to coal than oil
In most countries, the chief objective is to minimize reliance on coal. In China, however, bureaucrats are more preoccupied with self-sufficiency.
Venezuelan Indigenous group rejects presence of state-owned mining company on their land
The Pemón First Nation said the opening of an office of the Venezuelan Mining Corporation on their land formalizes mining activities in protected areas.
