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.
March 13, 2020 US looks beyond tariffs to secure critical titanium supply The Secretary of Defense is tasked with taking "all appropriate action" to support domestic production capacity.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
