Gold price tops $1,900 on surging coronavirus cases
Gold has been trapped between $1,930 and $1,880, and will take cues from the election.
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Mind the gap between sister metals zinc and lead
Zinc price touched a high of $2,596.50 per tonne last week, while lead has been moving in the opposite direction and is now the clear under-performer of the LME.
Danakali shares drop after second AFC loan set to fall through
The potash developer is facing funding issues as the miner’s second loan tranche from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) looks set to fall through.
Emissions from China coal plants fertilize North Pacific Ocean – study
Smoke from coal power plants carries iron to the surface waters as westerly winds blow emissions from Asia to North America.
Nordgold-Shandong bidding war for Cardinal heats up
Nordgold says Cardinal is misleading its shareholders by suggesting that a higher offer from Shandong can be unlocked.
Robert Murray, outspoken coal miner who battled EPA, dies at 80
Robert Murray called himself "the king of the coal industry" and he was a forceful supporter of US President Donald Trump.
Australian miners urged to beware of modern slavery risks
The Minerals Council of Australia and Pillar Two say the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risks of falling into modern slavery for certain groups in remote areas.
Clean energy, EVs and the two sides of the US election
An analysis by Wood Mackenzie lays out what the future of clean energy and EVs may look like after the November 3 US election.
Philippines pushes to end mining lawsuits to pave way for sale
Lawsuits have hampered the government’s efforts to privatize the assets.
