July 9, 2019

Gold-backed ETF holdings grow at fastest pace in seven years

Global holdings in gold-backed ETFs and similar products grew by 127 tonnes (equivalent to $5.5 billion in inflows) in June.

July 9, 2019

CHART: Make money in resources? Invest privately

Private capital invested in natural resources a decade ago returned 41% – S&P Natural Resources Index hardly broke even.

July 9, 2019

Mining stocks could rebound with help from Trump and China

The backdrop for miners is ready to brighten in the second half of this year.

July 8, 2019

China’s gold hoard swells

Bullion has rallied to a six-year high in 2019 as investors bet on rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

July 5, 2019

Iron ore price craters 6%

China's powerful iron and steel industry body wants Beijing to "maintain normal market order".

July 3, 2019

Australia govt’s lithium price outlook is bleak

Top exporter Australia predicts a 26% rise in lithium stockpiles in 2019 – that's 2.5 years of consumption.

July 3, 2019

Global stakeholders launch world’s first rare earth industry association

The REIA comprises 12 founding members.

July 2, 2019

Tin slumps most in seven years on spike in Chinese selling

The metal, which is mostly used in soldering, dropped 6.3% to settle at $17,700 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange.

July 2, 2019

HKEX launches spot aluminium trading on mainland China platform

Trading started on Friday, June 28, with six Chinese companies, including a unit of state-run Chalco.

July 1, 2019

Global mined zinc production to ramp up — report

Australia, China, India and Peru are key production drivers.