The gold market is being tested like never before
Worldwide panic over the coronavirus outbreak and a flood of stimulus by central banks has ignited demand for one of humanity’s oldest methods of storing wealth.
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Glencore closes operations in four countries over coronavirus curbs
Glencore joins peers such as Anglo American, Antofagasta, Codelco and Teck Resources in temporarily closing or slowing some operations.
Vale to battle coronavirus with thermal cameras
The cameras will be imported from Sweden and China and begin arriving at the end of March.
Barrick unveils 10-year plan to become world’s most valued gold miner
The strategy sees it boosting production to 5 million ounces of gold a year, with the bulk coming from its North American operations.
Tudor fully funded for 2020 drilling at Treaty Creek
The British Columbia property is believed to host over 188m oz gold, 1.2 bn oz silver, 55bn lbs. copper in resources all categories included.
World Federation of Diamond Bourses working on new trading platform
The WFDB believes that the new platform would also strongly contribute to the promotion of the trade and to healthy competition.
Sumitomo halts mines in Bolivia, Madagascar
Covid-19-related measure affects the company’s San Cristobal silver-zinc-lead mine and Ambatovy nickel mine.
Coronavirus slows US push to produce electric vehicle minerals
Virus is dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's plan to curb Chinese control of the strategic minerals sector.
Appian offers credit support for mining companies
The firm says it is able to provide partners within the range of $50-$300 million.
