December 1, 2022 JPMorgan joins HSBC as vault custodian for top gold ETF The lender will now act as an additional custodian for the SPDR Gold Trust, according to a statement from the World Gold Council.
December 1, 2022 CME cobalt contract use soars above LME as big players join Consumers, producers, commodity traders, brokers and banks are backing the CME's cash-settled contract as they want a liquid instrument to hedge cobalt.
December 1, 2022 In Peru’s hills, an artisanal miner boom frustrates Big Copper’s plans The rise of artisanal copper mining is threatening billions in new investments by mining companies in Peru.
December 1, 2022 Investors with $30 trillion to push companies on human rights, social issues Plan to focus first on metals & mining, renewables sectors.
November 30, 2022 Mining needs to address critical digital skills shortage right now — BHP exec Miners are increasingly reliant on computing heft to manage tasks such as automated truck fleets, says CTO Laura Tyler.
November 30, 2022 Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August.
November 30, 2022 Rising credit risks pose huge challenge for the worst polluters Companies most susceptible to credit risks are those involved in the coal, chemicals, mining, and oil and gas industries, according to Moody’s.
November 30, 2022 Rio Tinto to invest $600m more in renewable energy assets The investment will be used to construct two 100MW solar power facilities and a 200MWh on-grid battery storage in Pilbara by 2026.
November 30, 2022 Ex-JPMorgan gold trader faces final trial in spoofing saga Christopher Jordan’s trial starting Wednesday is part of a long crackdown by the US on market manipulation since the 2008 financial crisis.
November 30, 2022 Lula wants new Brazil police unit to tackle environmental crimes The proposed new Federal Police unit would take a broad view of crimes in the Amazon, where deforestation, illegal mining, and drug trafficking are often interlinked.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm