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.
January 5, 2020 Mineral supply for green tech should be part of climate negotiations – scientists Researchers recognize that mining, metals, and materials extraction is the hidden foundation of the low-carbon transition.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
