January 12, 2020

Scientists create 18-carat gold nugget made of plastic

Lovers of gold watches and heavy jewellery will be thrilled.

January 10, 2020

As metal trade shrinks, exchanges fight back with new products

It was a year to forget for many of the base metals with copper, aluminium, zinc and lead closing out 2019 little changed from year-start levels.

January 9, 2020

BMW becomes first carmaker to join responsible mining group

The luxury vehicle maker plans to ethically source the raw materials to make its electric cars.

January 8, 2020

Iran “standing down” drops gold price by most in nearly 7 years

$124 billion worth of gold futures traded in New York as price plunges 3.7% or $60 an ounce after Trump eases Iran war concerns.

January 8, 2020

Gold-backed ETF holdings hit all-time high in 2019

In the fourth quarter, ETF holdings reached 2,900 tonnes.

January 8, 2020

Anglo American goes after Sirius Minerals with $508m bid

The move could rescue plans to dig the UK's largest mine in a generation and would bring Anglo back to the fertilizer market.

January 7, 2020

Gold price scales $1,600 after Iran attacks US military base

Up nearly $40 an ounce in after hours trade to fresh six-year high.

January 7, 2020

Base metals hope for manufacturing recovery in 2020

Most analysts are looking for something better this year but the early indications are that bulls will have to be patient.

January 6, 2020

What to watch for in commodities in 2020

After a tumultuous year, iron ore is expected to slide in 2020.

January 6, 2020

Erin moves from exploration to development at Serbian boron project

The Canadian miner has started the exploitation licensing process.