January 11, 2022 Crypto can’t beat gold as an inflation hedge, says Barrick boss “Look at gold and its precious nature - you can’t print it and you can’t make it,” Mark Bristow said.
January 11, 2022 B2Gold says Mali mine can withstand impact of sanctions Barrick Gold also said its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex had sufficient supplies to continue operating normally,
January 10, 2022 Vulcan Energy, Frankfurt-based Nobian seek to develop lithium plant The potential deal comes as demand for lithium hydroxide sees a surge due to shifting preferences towards electric cars.
January 10, 2022 LME’s metal trading hit lowest since 2010 despite record prices Volumes declined for a third year, extending a slump seen in 2020 amid falling industrial output and the closure of its open-outcry pit.
January 10, 2022 France plans $1.1 billion to safeguard metals for EV batteries New report calls for spending on “strategic metals” supply that could include investment in mines.
January 10, 2022 Codelco to push forward maiden lithium exploration in Maricunga Codelco said that various permits had been processed last year to begin the exploration.
January 10, 2022 Barrick says Mali mines unaffected by ECOWAS sanctions Barrick said its mines had sufficient stocks and stores to continue operating normally.
January 10, 2022 Mali shuts borders, recalls ambassadors after regional sanctions Mali is Africa’s third-biggest gold producer and companies including Barrick and B2Gold have operations in the country.
January 10, 2022 Heavy rains force miners to halt operations in southeast Brazil Vale has partially suspended operations at its Southeastern and Southern iron ore systems due to the bad weather.
January 10, 2022 Indonesia eases coal export ban after 10 days Southeast Asia's biggest economy suspended coal exports on January 1 after its state power utility PLN reported critically low inventory levels of the fuel.
Barrick regains Mali mine along with three tons of its gold The move follows an agreement reached last month that ended a two-year standoff between Barrick and Mali’s government. December 15, 2025 | 01:34 pm
