April 14, 2023

Critical minerals take central stage in US-China rivalry

Critical minerals have become the new frontline of the rivalry between the world’s two superpowers.

April 14, 2023

Gold price drops 2% as Fed official flags more rate hikes

The CME FedWatch tool shows traders are now pricing in a 82.6% chance of a 25 basis-point hike in May.

April 14, 2023

Industrial contamination may no longer be contained by Arctic permafrost  —  study

Industrial legacy buried in the Arctic permafrost or deposited on its surface may no longer be contained by the frozen soil, researchers have found.

April 13, 2023

Gold price closing in on record high as Fed issues recession warning

Gold's latest rally comes after Federal Reserve minutes on Wednesday indicated that several policymakers considered pausing rate increases.

April 13, 2023

JPMorgan makes deep cuts to metals business after nickel crisis

The bank has cut numerous base metals clients in Asia, with particularly deep cuts among privately owned Chinese companies.

April 13, 2023

Barrick sees lower gold output, higher costs in Q1

Barrick's gold output has been on a steady decline, falling for at least three consecutive years.

April 13, 2023

Asteroid mining startup AstroForge readies first mission

The California-based company will test its technique for refining platinum from a sample of asteroid-like material, while in orbit.

April 12, 2023

Ex-JPMorgan gold traders ask for no prison time in spoofing case

Desk head Michael Nowak and trader Gregg Smith were both convicted in August of market manipulation by a federal jury.

April 12, 2023

Gold price holds above $2,000 as Fed rate pause gathers momentum

The yellow metal drew strength from a slide in both the dollar and benchmark yields.

April 12, 2023

Hurdles loom for Newmont’s $19.6 billion bid for Newcrest

Macquarie analysts upgraded their Newcrest share price target by 18% on the back of the sweetened Newmont offer.