January 31, 2018

These are top-10 global mining trends expected for 2018

Consulting firm Deloitte has published what it says will be the top-10 global trends in the mining industry this year.

January 29, 2018

Australia’s Newcrest Q2 gold output down marginally, maintains 2018 guidance

Newcrest Mining Ltd's second-quarter gold production fell 0.3 percent from a year ago but rose 17.2 percent over the prior quarter.

January 28, 2018

The ‘quite unusual’ platinum to palladium ratio

Focus on platinum-palladium prices and ratios over the past 48 years.

January 28, 2018

Robert Friedland tells Frank Holmes why copper is ready to run

Robert’s “reality distortion” was on full display during his visit.

January 26, 2018

USD shocker plus gold’s mutiny equals epic opportunity

The only thing that could make it more bullish is if the USD reversed under oversold conditions and close to the cyclical turning point. Oh wait. It did.

January 26, 2018

Asia Gold-Bullish price outlook stirs moderate demand

Gold prices rose on Friday, putting them on course for a near 2 percent weekly gain, in anticipation of a further dip in the U.S. dollar.

January 26, 2018

Rio Tinto talks loom as a lifeline for Freeport in Indonesia

When it comes to finally reaching a deal to secure Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s long-term right to keep mining in Indonesia, the ball appears to be firmly in Rio Tinto Group’s court.

January 25, 2018

The Belt and Road impact

What are the implications for regional collaboration and the expansion of clean infrastructure?

January 25, 2018

Freeport profit pops higher; miner makes progress in Indonesia

The world's second-largest copper miner by production also said talks with Indonesia re Grasberg were advancing.

January 25, 2018

Caterpillar beats estimates again, delivers bullish outlook for 2018

The world's largest mining and construction equipment maker beat market expectations for fourth quarter earnings and said its sales growth momentum is expected to continue in 2018.