January 16, 2020

Scotgold readies to open Scotland’s first commercial gold mine

Chief executive Richard Gray expects to see a "mini gold rush" in the Scottish Highlands in coming years.

January 16, 2020

Russia’s $40 billion gold buying binge is slowing down

After spending an estimated $40 billion on gold in the past five years, the central bank is starting to rein in spending.

January 15, 2020

Rising civil unrest adds to mining risks in 2020

Risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft foresees as many as 75 countries having to deal with soaring public rage over a variety of topics, including economic inequality.

January 15, 2020

Cobalt price: After dismal 2019, could Tesla-Glencore deal spark turnaround?

Even before the rumoured deal, more than 80% of the world's largest cobalt miner's output was tied up for years to come, a new report shows.

January 14, 2020

Anglo American likely to confirm deal to buy Sirius ahead of deadline

The company has until Feb. 5 to make a firm offer or walk away.

January 14, 2020

Savannah Resources completes licensing for Mozambique JV with Rio Tinto

The miner said full tenement permitting of Mutamba is now completed and expects to begin production before year-end.

January 14, 2020

Endeavour Mining drops bid for Centamin

The Canadian miner will not make a firm offer for Centamin, citing a lack of information received during the due diligence process.

January 13, 2020

Ferrexpo full-year production drops marginally as demand wanes

Steel demand in China is expected to fall 0.6% in 2020.

January 13, 2020

New German coal plant could threaten Merkel’s final climate push

The federal government last year approved 40 billion euros in aid to Germany’s four main coal regions to cushion the structural impact of plant closures.

January 12, 2020

Scientists create 18-carat gold nugget made of plastic

Lovers of gold watches and heavy jewellery will be thrilled.