Gold price ignites as top gold ETF hits record inflows
Gold price touches highest since May 2013 as retail investors and hedge funds pile into the market.
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Strike at Chuquicamata may wipe 10,000 tonnes from market
The strike at the mine entered its 11th day on Monday with no signs of agreement between the company and unions.
Continental Gold drills visible gold at Buriticá; stock at 9-month high
The Buriticá project has attracted the interest of major miners such as Newmont.
Falling cobalt prices add fresh challenges to DRC’s economy
GDP growth in the DRC is expected to fall to 4.3% this year from 5.8% in 2018, due to a slowdown in mining activity triggered mainly by lower cobalt prices.
Acacia pokes holes in Barrick’s takeover bid, still open to “fair” offer
The African miner said it "strongly disagreed" with Barrick's valuation of the company and that the proposal appears to have ignored the value of its exploration and development assets.
Rio Tinto breaks ground at Madison copper-gold project in Montana
The move follows an earn-in agreement between the two companies, under which Kennecott Exploration can acquire a 55% stake in the property.
Proposed US mining legislation follows strict party lines — editorial
For miners, probably the worst part of the bill is its proposed imposition of a 12.5% royalty on all new mining operations, and 8% on existing ones.
Australia’s Lynas stockpiles rare earths for ‘strategic’ customers
The company's decision to stockpile Neodymium Praseodymium (NdPr), used in industrial magnets, was to help it consolidate its position as a preferred supplier to customers outside China.
Gold price barrels through $1,400
Citigroup: "Enthusiasm is justified" and $1,500 to $1,600 is possible within 12 months.