April 8, 2020

US coal forecast cut as virus forces workers to stay home

Mines will supply about 537 million tonnes of coal this year, down 22% from last year.

April 8, 2020

Gold closely tracks debt-to-GDP ratio

Historically, we know that as the percentage of debt to GDP rises, so does gold.

April 8, 2020

Gold ETFs hit record high in Q1

For the month of March, gold ETFs added 151 tonnes for a net inflow of $8.1 billion, boosting holdings to a new all-time high of 3,185 tonnes, the WGC said.

April 8, 2020

In uncertain times, global metals exchange volumes surge

LME's average daily activity jumped by 15% in March to 794,139 contracts, the highest monthly total since April 2018.

April 8, 2020

Rio goes ahead with dividend amid coronavirus uncertainty

Chairman Simon Thompson said the company had decided to go ahead with paying the dividend due on April 16.

April 8, 2020

Bravada kicks off fieldwork at Nevada gold project

Some of the work will go ahead depending on the development of the covid-19 pandemic.

April 7, 2020

Kore releases heap leach PEA for Imperial; shares up

The study forecasts average annual production of 146,000 oz. of gold over an eight-year mine life.

April 7, 2020

Hitachi brings the heat to Fairbanks

Winters in Healy, Alaska, aren’t for the fainthearted. Located just outside Denali National Park and Preserve, the daylight is short and the […]

April 7, 2020

Hecla withdraws full-year guidance

The company produced 2,983,349 ounces of silver in the first quarter, and 57,238 ounces of gold.

April 7, 2020

Coeur ramps down Palmarejo, withdraws guidance

All of the company’s US mines continue to operate at full capacity.