November 15, 2020

Scientists want sodium-ion batteries to compete with Li-ion batteries

A team of researchers in Asia and Europe are working to speed up research into sodium-ion batteries.

November 12, 2020

Pakistan in talks with Tethyan Copper to resolve $5.8bn dispute

It was reported this week that Tethyan had been given the go-ahead by ICSID to collect half of the arbitration award.

November 12, 2020

Seeking to reopen PNG gold mine, Barrick CEO meets landowners

Mark Bristow met Papua New Guinea landowners on Thursday to discuss royalty arrangements, as the miner seeks to negotiate a reopening of the Porgera gold mine.

November 12, 2020

Gold market authority threatens to blacklist UAE and other centres

The world’s most influential gold market authority is threatening to stop bullion from countries including the United Arab Emirates entering the mainstream market if they fail to meet regulatory standards.

November 12, 2020

Polyus lifts Sukhoi Log investment forecast as Q3 profits jump

The company has raised its investment forecast to $3.3 billion for its Sukhoi Log gold deposit in Siberia.

November 10, 2020

Gold stream probably ‘most attractive’ funding option for Turquoise Hill – Wheaton CEO

Turquoise Hill last week began arbitration proceedings against its biggest shareholder Rio Tinto to seek "clarity" on financing for Oyu Tolgoi, one of Rio's biggest growth projects.

November 10, 2020

Anglo Asian blasted for statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

The Armenian National Committee UK accused the company of exploiting the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan for commercial gain.

November 9, 2020

Real estate, pharma firms among winners of India’s coal mine auctions

India had offered a range of financial incentives to attract investment, but foreign firms have shunned the auctions.

November 6, 2020

Sumitomo to resume Ambatovy operations early 2021

The company also reported a record net loss of 60.2 billion yen ($583 million) for the first half of its financial year.

November 5, 2020

Gold price: ETF inflows continue for 11th straight month

Gold prices also jumped to a six-week high as the US election draws to a close.