December 20, 2019

China launches gold options as prices near 6-year highs

The world's top bullion producer and consumer launched its first gold options contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on Friday.

December 20, 2019

Doctor Copper ends 2019 with a new-found spring in his step

LME copper hit a seven-month high of $6,235.50 per tonne Friday morning.

December 19, 2019

China Minmetals sets up graphite unit in battery materials push

The new venture will tap the resources of the Yunshan graphite mine in Heilongjiang's Luobei county.

December 19, 2019

China tightens rules on tailings dam safety

New or expansion projects with a dam height of over 200 metres are prohibited, while tailings dams that have been in service for less than five years may not be…

December 19, 2019

From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020

Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.

December 18, 2019

Unexpected bump on the EV road hits battery metals

However, everyone is still bullish on the long-term story.

December 18, 2019

Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation

Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.

December 16, 2019

Alrosa, Everledger launch e-commerce platform for diamond tracking

Consumers will be offered transparency regarding the origin of their diamonds.

December 13, 2019

Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report

But demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year.

December 12, 2019

Copper price jumps to 7-month high on Trump trade deal

Bloomberg is reporting US president Trump has signed off on a phase-one deal with China.