August 1, 2022

Globally more is being spent on coal than copper mining

New report shows growing disconnect between rhetoric on energy transition, which requires exponential growth in copper mining, and the realities of going green.

August 1, 2022

From profits to pay, JPMorgan’s gold secrets spill out in court

The trial of JPMorgan’s former head of precious metals has offered unprecedented insights into the trading desk that dominates the global gold market.

August 1, 2022

Marex to buy ED&F Man Capital Markets for $220m in expansion drive

The two brokers said in early July they had entered into exclusive talks about the transaction, which leaves the LME with one less ring-dealing member.

July 31, 2022

Toyota-Panasonic battery JV to buy lithium from ioneer’s Nevada mine

The binding supply deal is the second in less than a month for ioneer.

July 29, 2022

Denison and Uranium Energy fight over explorer UEX in Athabasca boxing ring

Athabasca Basin M&A heats up as market signals utilities are shifting their preference to North American assets.

July 29, 2022

Donlin Gold reports high-grade assays from 2022 drilling

The Donlin gold project hosts one of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped open-pit gold endowments in the world.

July 28, 2022

Canada races ahead of US on current lithium project pipeline

Technology seen as key to unlocking economic new supplies across hard rock, brine and clay sources

July 28, 2022

US coal giants see surging sales as global prices reach records

Peabody Energy, the biggest US coal producer, saw second-quarter sales jump 83% to $1.32 billion.

July 28, 2022

JPMorgan’s gold ‘boss’ led group plot to spoof prices, jury told

Prosecutors are wrapping up the biggest criminal case by the US in its crackdown on market manipulation following the global financial crisis.

July 28, 2022

Gold price extends rally after data shows unexpected contraction in US economy

The unexpected contraction means that both the peak in Treasury yields has been made and a bottom has been formed for gold, one analyst said.