Gold price up after Fed official downplays chances of imminent rate hikes

Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the US central bank should begin tapering its bond-buying program next month, though rate increases are probably “still some time off.”

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 20, 2021 | 9:16 am

The world’s top 10 gold mining companies

Together, the world’s top 10 gold miners produced 27.48 million ounces in 2020, worth approximately $48 billion.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 20, 2021 | 9:16 am

What happens when the world’s key metal exchange has no metal?

That’s the question the exchange is urgently trying to address for its flagship copper contract, which sets the global price for one of the world’s most important commodities.

Bloomberg News | October 20, 2021 | 9:01 am

USDX, gold, silver: a confluence of signs this week

With silver outperforming and key supports for the USDX holding, what’s in store for the precious metals in the upcoming months?

Sunshine Profits | October 20, 2021 | 8:48 am

Indonesia plans to ‘hit the brakes’ on raw commodity exports

Indonesia has banned a number of unprocessed ore exports including nickel, tin and copper in a bid to encourage downstream industries.

Reuters | October 20, 2021 | 8:02 am

Family who exited De Beers for $5 billion taps Asia’s rich

The family office for Nicky Oppenheimer and his son Jonathan has set up an outpost in Singapore to boost its Asia exposure and partner with the region’s wealthy.

Bloomberg News | October 20, 2021 | 7:54 am