November 10, 2020

Gold stream probably ‘most attractive’ funding option for Turquoise Hill – Wheaton CEO

Turquoise Hill last week began arbitration proceedings against its biggest shareholder Rio Tinto to seek "clarity" on financing for Oyu Tolgoi, one of Rio's biggest growth projects.

November 10, 2020

China’s copper import boom leaves other metals cold

Only aluminum is showing a similar movement but there is no sign of China having any import appetite for the other base metals.

November 9, 2020

Real estate, pharma firms among winners of India’s coal mine auctions

India had offered a range of financial incentives to attract investment, but foreign firms have shunned the auctions.

November 9, 2020

Harmony Gold reports near tripling in Q1 cash flow

Gold output rose 38% to 313,725 ounces compared with 226,632 ounces quarter-on-quarter.

November 9, 2020

KAZ Minerals shareholder RWC Partners to vote against buyout offer

The take-private deal is subject to court approval and a shareholder vote in December or early January.

November 9, 2020

Botswana president says mining sector to shrink by nearly a quarter in 2020

Diamond exports from the world's second-biggest producer dropped 42% in the first nine months.

November 9, 2020

How Biden’s win affects commodities hit by trade wars, tariffs

From steel and aluminum tariffs to boosting exports of liquefied natural gas, very few corners of the global commodities market eluded Donald Trump’s attention.

November 9, 2020

Chilean mine group warns pending glacier bill could shut down deposits

Chile's world-leading copper industry could see some of its mines put out of business if an early stage bill to protect glaciers continues its march through Congress.

November 7, 2020

Chinese exports growth accelerates in October, imports rise

Imports, on the other hand, slowed surprisingly, due to the moderation of crude oil and coal imports.

November 6, 2020

Canada’s warming Arctic – implications

The danger for the Arctic is “out of sight, out of mind.”