August 22, 2019 Gold inflows hit 1,000 tonnes as investors seek haven in ETFs Total known ETF holdings expanded to 2,424.9 tonnes on Wednesday, the highest since 2013.
August 22, 2019 Thiefs are stealing church bells in France, but likely not for the metal The demand for metals and collectors seeking antiques are making the thousands of churches dotting villages and towns across France easy targets for thieves.
August 22, 2019 What will Jackson Hole bring to us and gold? Investors will be watching specifically for remarks from Mario Draghi and Jerome Powell.
August 22, 2019 Teck’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine fined for environmental violations Chile's SMA environmental regulator said it had fined Quebrada Blanca $1.2 million for the violations.
August 22, 2019 No pot of gold for locals as China mines Sierra Leone Like many African countries, Sierra Leone has courted foreign companies which pay governments big fees for mining rights, while locals often feel they have no say nor benefit.
August 22, 2019 Indians pawning the family gold amid credit crunch The trend, which has prompted some lenders to impose restrictions as risks and borrowing costs rise, has been accelerated by record gold prices.
August 22, 2019 Wesfarmers drops plan to buy Lynas Lynas received a renewed operating licence for its Malaysian processing plant earlier in the day.
August 22, 2019 Tianqi Lithium’s H1 net profit slumps, clinches LG Chem supply deal Tianqi's first-half net profit fell 85.2% from the same period a year ago.
August 22, 2019 China’s Qianhai Mercantile Exchange launches copper rod trading A total of 641.86 tonnes of copper rods changed hands on the first day of trade, with a turnover of 29.94 million yuan ($4.23 million).
August 22, 2019 Mali’s new mining code ends tax exemptions, shortens regulatory stability period Mali is the continent’s third-biggest gold producer.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am