June 18, 2020 Shandong Gold to buy Cardinal Resources for $221 million The deal continues a recent M&A flurry by Chinese gold firms.
June 17, 2020 $37 billion gold project spend needed by 2025 Wood Mackenzie has identified around 260 projects gold miners and investors could turn to.
June 17, 2020 Perth Mint stops taking artisanal gold after sourcing allegations Decision comes after allegations that the mint took gold dug in Papua New Guinea using child labour and toxic mercury.
June 17, 2020 Superior Gold stock soars on best drill results to date The Plutonic gold operation is considered one of the largest gold mines in Western Australia.
June 17, 2020 Arafura to test rare earth processing with US firm The discussions are occurring as the United States vies to revive its rare earths industry.
June 16, 2020 Australia pension giant pressing Rio over heritage site blasts Investors have held meetings with Rio's chairman and executives.
June 16, 2020 Fortescue Metals targets zero emissions by 2040 The world’s fourth largest iron ore producer expects to be carbon-neutral about 10 years earlier than its rivals.
June 15, 2020 Gold and iron ore are doing equally well. Their miners are not Shares in Rio Tinto are down 4.8% so far this year. Stock in BHP is down 9.6%.
June 15, 2020 Rio’s demolition of sacred site doesn’t match its image Blasting of Juukan Gorge caves has been likened to the destruction of Palmyra by the Islamic State.
Silver price falls from record as US holds off on critical minerals tariff Spot price of the metal fell as much as 7% on Thursday morning from its all-time high of $93.75 per ounce. January 15, 2026 | 08:45 am