Being a gold bull is now far too easy – don’t be deceived With investors and the USD Index likely headed toward reconciliation, the greenback’s medium-term prospects remain robust. Sunshine Profits | May 17, 2021 | 9:59 am
Benchmark counts 1.5Moz Au in potential Lawyers pit Benchmark has a 100,000-metre drilling program for 2021, half of which will go toward resource upgrading and expansion. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 17, 2021 | 9:44 am
In world’s top copper region, political risk rises An overhaul of Chile's market-orientated constitution is underway and Peru is heading for a polarized June presidential election. Reuters | May 17, 2021 | 9:28 am
Gold price tops 3-month high as fund buying picks up Hedge fund managers increased their long-only position in US futures and options by 12% in the past week. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 17, 2021 | 9:15 am
Iron ore price rebounds as China steel output hits all-time high The world's top steel producer churned out 97.85 million tonnes of the metal in April, up 4.1% from March. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 17, 2021 | 8:29 am
China April coal output falls to 8-months low as mine safety checks bite China churned out 322.22 million tonnes of coal last month, down 1.8% from the same period a year ago. Reuters | May 17, 2021 | 7:51 am
South32 expects loss of up to $175m from South African coal unit sale Company expects to book the loss from the sale of its thermal coal assets, which was finalised with Seriti Resources on Monday. Reuters | May 17, 2021 | 7:45 am
Peru presidential candidate outlines new taxes, royalties for miners Pedro Castillo would raise taxes and royalties on Peru's key mining sector and renegotiate the tax contracts of large companies if elected. Reuters | May 17, 2021 | 7:40 am
Newmont completes acquisition of GT Gold The transaction gives the world’s No. 1 gold miner the Tatogga gold-copper project in the Golden Triangle district of B.C. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2021 | 7:01 am