September 20, 2022

Gold price drops to two-year low with Fed rate hike in focus

Investors are continuing to pare back their gold positions, with exchange-traded fund holdings down to the lowest since January 20.

September 20, 2022

Coal deal hunters descend on Indonesia as demand peaks

Buyers all over Asia, and some from Europe, flew into Bali to hunt for any coal supply they can secure ahead of winter.

September 19, 2022

Gold miners look beyond Fed hikes to predict $1,800 comeback

Not even the most hawkish Federal Reserve in decades can beat down the exuberance of gold enthusiasts at the industry’s biggest annual gathering.

September 19, 2022

Gold price slips as Fed fears swirl before Powell’s decision day

The metal slid as much as 0.9% Monday, reversing earlier gains, to extend September’s slump.

September 19, 2022

Investing abroad could be the solution to America’s clean energy future

Investing in mineral-rich countries would be easier than building new mines in the US, said Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Executive Editor Henry Sanderson in an interview.

September 19, 2022

Niobium pentoxide shows promise for speeding up charging of Li-ion batteries

Niobium pentoxide is a high-performance material with a novel crystalline structure for battery electrodes.

September 19, 2022

AngloGold Ashanti to buy Coeur Mining’s projects in Nevada for $150 million

The acquisition of Coeur's unit, Crown Sterling Inc, increases AngloGold's holding in Nevada's Beatty district.

September 18, 2022

What to watch as commodities traders prepare for Powell

Pre-Fed tensions are most obvious in the bullion market. The looming rate decision will drive the next moves for the precious metal.

September 18, 2022

Health benefits of removing coal from power generation unequally distributed – study

While Black and low-income communities benefit from decarbonization strategies, they still face higher levels of air pollution and related health effects.

September 17, 2022

A European stock trader’s guide to an era of scorching inflation

While mining stocks tend to outperform during periods of elevated inflation, gains may be curtailed by concern about China’s demand for metals.