Gold to remain relevant as hedging asset in H2 despite headwinds — report

Despite headwinds created by rising interest rates, the strategic and tactical role of gold will likely remain relevant to investors during the second half of 2022, WGC says.

Staff Writer | July 7, 2022 | 10:46 am

Volkswagen breaks ground on $20 billion battery unit’s first cell plant

The Salzgitter venture is one of six battery plants VW has planned for Europe.

Bloomberg News | July 7, 2022 | 10:01 am

Asante pours first gold at Bibiani mine in Ghana

The mine is expected to produce 175,000 ounces of the precious metal over the next 12 months, ramping up to 220,000 ounces the second year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2022 | 9:55 am

JPMorgan’s ‘big hitters’ of gold market face trial over spoofing

Michael Nowak, former managing director who ran the bank’s precious metals business, was once the most powerful person in the gold market.

Bloomberg News | July 7, 2022 | 9:54 am

Brazil eases rule on lithium exports amid rising demand

Sigma's Brazilian unit expects to start producing lithium by the end of the year.

Reuters | July 7, 2022 | 8:22 am

Copper price up supported by pullback in the dollar

Head of the IMF said the outlook for the global economy had "darkened significantly" since April.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 7, 2022 | 8:03 am

Column: LME nickel chaos chills metals trading activity

Fears of a recession are currently generating a much broader investor exodus from the commodity sector, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | July 7, 2022 | 7:31 am

UK coal mine decision delayed as politics intervenes

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation today and said he would continue to serve in post until his party selects a new leader.

Reuters | July 7, 2022 | 7:08 am