March 9, 2020

Gold slides below $1,700 as investors look everywhere for cash

Not even gold is immune to the barrage of selling that’s hitting global markets today.

March 6, 2020

Gold has biggest weekly gain since 2016 as virus fears deepen

Bullion still gained nearly 7% this week, fulfilling its role as insurance at a time when the outbreak is shaking investor confidence.

March 6, 2020

Russia’s Severstal says two workers die in coal mine accident

The deaths have been caused by methane gas poisoning.

March 5, 2020

Global market volatility drove gold ETFs to all-time highs – report

In February, gold-backed ETF holdings reached 3,033 tonnes.

March 5, 2020

Glencore finds facts that “may be relevant” to corruption probes

The Swiss miner and commodity trader is being investigated for alleged corruption and bribery in the UK, US and Brazil.

March 4, 2020

Critical Resource, ERM join to tackle ESG risks

Losing social support, or social licence to operate (SOL), is seen as the main risk mining and metals firms are facing.

March 4, 2020

Gold is back in favor thanks to Fed’s emergency cut

Spot gold extended gains Wednesday after jumping by the most since 2016.

March 4, 2020

PDAC: Friedland previews ‘Revenge of the Miners’

Renowned mining mogul Robert Friedland took a theatrical approach to introduce his message to PDAC convention attendees in early March.

March 4, 2020

Stronger gold drives Polymetal profit to record high

Company's production of gold equivalent, a mix of gold and other metals, rose by 3% in 2019.

March 4, 2020

Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.