Inflation, uncertainty fuel new gold rush at ancient Austrian Mint One of the world's oldest and biggest producers of gold bullion coins is unable to keep up with demand as people rush to find a safe haven. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 9:53 am
Marimaca Copper stock rises as company drills first significant sulphides in Chile Drill hole MAD-22 returned 92 metres at 2.11% total copper from 140 metres. Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 9:34 am
Iron ore price hits six-month high as China plans more stimulus Chinese policymakers are aiming to boost the scale of consumption and investment, the official Xinhua news agency said. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 8:47 am
Goldman says commodities will gain 43% in 2023 as supply shortages bite The bank sees copper jumping to $10,050 a tonne from around $8,400. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2022 | 8:30 am
US sanctions Russia’s richest tycoon, Nornickel boss Potanin The action against Potanin was part of a broader sanctions package the Treasury Department rolled out Thursday. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2022 | 8:24 am
Norsk Hydro to raise capex, cut more costs About half of Europe's aluminum production has been shut down as a result of a surge in energy costs since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 8:13 am
Australian lithium miners dive as prices dip in December ore auction Pilbara Minerals led declines, down 11.4%. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 8:09 am
Colombia mining exports forecast to hit all-time high in 2022 The country's gold production in 2022 is forecast at 1.56 million troy ounces. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 8:01 am
India to invite bids for extracting gold from dumps at colonial-era mines The Kolar fields, located close to India's technology hub of Bengaluru, are among the country's oldest gold mines. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 7:51 am