March 17, 2020

Investors turn sour on silver in worst losing streak since 1983

Silver futures for delivery in May slipped 2.5% to settle at $12.735 an ounce on the Comex in New York.

March 17, 2020

Gold price rebounds – biggest rally since June 2016

After steep losses "gold is starting to act like how it should act” amid massive monetary and fiscal stimulus in response to the pandemic.

March 16, 2020

The impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on the diamond industry

An estimated 75% of jewelry stores in Mainland China, and the surrounding regions encompassing Greater China, were shut for an estimated 40-50 days through the first week of March.

March 16, 2020

Vale adopts home office measures amid coronavirus pandemic

Company's 1,800 employees at its Rio de Janeiro headquarters will work from home.

March 16, 2020

Gold price coronavirus losses top $250 an ounce

Gold price drops 4% to as low as $1,450 an ounce Monday, down from a high above $1,700 just a week ago.

March 16, 2020

Zero emissions targets challenge miners, oil majors

The winds of decarbonization are blowing through the commodities industry.

March 15, 2020

Air-metal batteries for EVs get a boost

Researchers developed a new catalyst that eliminates the need to use platinum in the air cathode.

March 14, 2020

Filtering technology increases speed, recovery rates from lithium brines

The technology is expected to be commercialized soon by US-based EnergyX.

March 13, 2020

Gold price plummets again – down $172 for the week

Gold price drops another $80 an ounce on Friday.

March 13, 2020

SME cancels Minnesota conference

Dates for the 2021 conference will be announced soon.