April 20, 2020

Uranium surges 31% to become year’s top commodity

While most commodities are getting hammered by the coronavirus crisis, uranium prices are skyrocketing.

April 17, 2020

Rio lowers copper target at Oyu Tolgoi

The company won't meet its previous production guidance of 530,000-570,000 tonnes.

April 16, 2020

Seaborne coal prices under pressure as demand softens in China, India

Vessel tracking and port data suggests a slowing in cargo offloading in China, India and Japan in the first half of April.

April 15, 2020

Mponeng production stays suspended until April 30

The mine is the only one of AngloGold's 14 operations where production is currently suspended.

April 14, 2020

Lynas seeks ‘critical industry’ status in Malaysia as virus hits output

The company recorded an 18% drop in Q3 rare earth output.

April 14, 2020

Trillions flooding financial markets send gold price to 7-year high

Gold price now within sight of $1,800.

April 9, 2020

Bulked up Kirkland Lake production jumps 18%

Kirkland Lake bought Detour Gold for $3.7 billion in January which added 91koz this quarter.

April 8, 2020

Newcrest stays operative, sets up covid-19 fund

The Australian miner established an A$20-million support fund to help communities and researchers.

April 8, 2020

Rio goes ahead with dividend amid coronavirus uncertainty

Chairman Simon Thompson said the company had decided to go ahead with paying the dividend due on April 16.

April 7, 2020

DeepGreen to make run for battery metals from seafloor

Unlike other seafloor miners, the company doesn’t want to drill, blast or dig the bottom of the ocean.