May 4, 2020

India’s gold imports plummet by 99.5%

Overseas purchases slumped to 60 kg in April, the lowest monthly inflow in records going back to 2010.

May 4, 2020

Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals

Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.

May 4, 2020

Gold bars fight covid-19 kits for space on the plane

With global travel at a standstill, precious metals industry is scrambling for alternative ways to keep the market moving.

May 3, 2020

Scientists develop stretchable lithium-ion battery

The flexible energy storage system is aimed at wearable and body-implantable electronic devices.

May 1, 2020

Iran hauls gold bars out of Venezuela’s almost-empty vaults

Government officials piled some 9 tonnes of gold -- an amount equal to about $500 million -- on Tehran-bound jets this month.

May 1, 2020

Lynas to restart Malaysian plant as virus curbs ease

The plant has been closed since late March due to the restrictions on movement and non-essential business.

May 1, 2020

Court orders PNG to negotiate Porgera permit with Barrick

Judge has instructed the parties to report on the progress of talks before returning to court on May 8.

April 30, 2020

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.

April 29, 2020

The impact of critical minerals on national security

Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security?

April 29, 2020

Vale mulling offers for New Caledonia nickel assets

The nickel operations, the world's largest, have been on the block since December.