March 6, 2020 Gold has biggest weekly gain since 2016 as virus fears deepen Bullion still gained nearly 7% this week, fulfilling its role as insurance at a time when the outbreak is shaking investor confidence.
March 6, 2020 Copper price revised up on bullish H2 2020 outlook Fitch expects the majority of shuttered manufacturing hubs and supply chains in China to be freed of restrictions by April.
March 6, 2020 Barrick boosts inventory of “key commodities” due to coronavirus Drawing on experience of combating Ebola outbreaks around its mines in Africa, the gold giant has increased emergency response plans.
March 5, 2020 Talon updates Tamarack PEA, increases NPV Economic assessment suggests a net value estimate of $291 million for project in Minnesota.
March 5, 2020 Global market volatility drove gold ETFs to all-time highs – report In February, gold-backed ETF holdings reached 3,033 tonnes.
March 5, 2020 West Kirkland wins favorable permitting decision for Nevada project The latest permitting decision pertains to the second phase Hasbrouck mine and follows a 28-month process.
March 5, 2020 Newmont sells stake in Continental for $260m The sale was part of a contractual arrangement to support Zijin Mining Group’s acquisition of Continental.
March 5, 2020 The best places to mine are still in the developed world – and that’s a problem The Fraser Institute's annual survey shows that uncertainty is a confidence killer among mining executives.
March 5, 2020 Glencore finds facts that “may be relevant” to corruption probes The Swiss miner and commodity trader is being investigated for alleged corruption and bribery in the UK, US and Brazil.
March 4, 2020 Critical Resource, ERM join to tackle ESG risks Losing social support, or social licence to operate (SOL), is seen as the main risk mining and metals firms are facing.
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
