July 28, 2020

US finds its Chinese rare earth dependency hard to break

China's control of global processing capacity is almost total, with the exception of Lynas' separation plant in Malaysia.

July 27, 2020

Pandemic drives gold price to record levels in Q2, Refinitiv says

Refinitiv forecasts gold will average $1,715 per oz. this year.

July 27, 2020

Auto parts makers shine spotlight on aluminum’s role in electric vehicles

Consumption in electric vehicles is expected to accelerate over coming years as covid-19 hastens the move to a green economic recovery.

July 27, 2020

Cardinal board backs Shandong Gold offer

The company's board has urged shareholders to reject the Nordgold bid.

July 27, 2020

Gold price hits record high as US dollar sinks

Bullion made history with a record price of $1,945.10/oz Monday.

July 26, 2020

China’s June US copper concentrate imports hit highest since Sept 2018

China imported 30,734 tonnes of U.S. copper concentrate last month.

July 24, 2020

US moves to boost domestic production of strategic minerals

The Pentagon and U.S. tech companies have grown concerned that China could cut off exports of the minerals to the US.

July 24, 2020

Musk’s desire for more nickel could be a non-starter

Elon Musk may want more nickel mines, but it's the stainless sector that will decide if he gets them.

July 23, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

July 23, 2020

Gold price within reach of $1,900

Spot gold hit an intraday high of $1,897.90 on Thursday.