Gold’s ‘good week’ gets better as trade war ignites haven demand
Mounting economic and geopolitical tensions fueled demand for the metal as a haven.
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Asia Gold-Higher prices keep buyers at bay; India discounts at 6-1/2-month high
Physical gold demand in Asian hot spots slouched this week as higher global prices made buyers hold off on purchases.
Congo rejects mining industry proposal to soften new code
Major international investors in Congo say the new code will scare off investment and violate existing agreements.
Glencore faces off against labor group on Congo mine conditions
Glencore defended working conditions at its mines in Congo after an international labor federation said its employees are poorly treated and underpaid.
Britain blocks plans for new coal mine on climate grounds
Britain plans to phase-out coal use at its power stations by 2025 as a part of its efforts to meet its climate targets.
Condor Gold raises £2.5 million as 2017 loss narrows
The Nicaragua-focused miner has not generated any revenue in the past two years, but narrowed pre-tax loss to £3 million in 2017 from £7.7 million a year earlier.
Companies now looking for electric battery metals in the garbage
Soaring cobalt and lithium prices are pushing some companies to dig for them in the recycle bin, which some believe could be even more profitable than mining them.
Rio Tinto sees iron ore market to stay balanced through 2019: executive
Rio Tinto expects the global iron ore market to stay balanced through 2019 despite a likely moderation in steel demand growth in China, the world’s biggest steel consumer.
Royal blue diamond goes on sale
With few exceptions, no one knew about this gem's existence.
