March 4, 2020

Gold is back in favor thanks to Fed’s emergency cut

Spot gold extended gains Wednesday after jumping by the most since 2016.

March 4, 2020

PDAC: Friedland previews ‘Revenge of the Miners’

Renowned mining mogul Robert Friedland took a theatrical approach to introduce his message to PDAC convention attendees in early March.

March 4, 2020

Lithium-ion batteries have a new rival – potassium metal

US-based researchers found a solution to a persistent problem facing potassium metal batteries.

March 4, 2020

Coronavirus hits De Beers sales

Company has deferred allocations due to the virus impact on customers focused on the Chinese market.

March 3, 2020

Trump’s best shot at saving coal is an obscure power market

In the past three months, regulators have disrupted ambitious plans to combat climate change in electric grids.

March 3, 2020

Gold has immunity, silver has ratio – Rick Mills

The gold-silver ratio is currently at 95 and rising as both silver and gold keep climbing on virus fears.

March 3, 2020

70% of miners say new business models needed

KPMG report found the industry needs greater transparency and more responsible mining practices.

March 3, 2020

Freeport sues Peru Gov’t over royalty payments

Arbitration procedures won't affect operations, says the company.

March 3, 2020

Coal states urge Trump Administration to tackle plant closures

More than a dozen coal-fired power plants have been decommissioned in the past two years.

March 2, 2020

Copper to rally to $3 once virus passes, Chile minister says

Prices “should stabilize once the coronavirus passes,” Prokurica said in Toronto.