BHP commits $8m to support Chile’s battle against COVID-19
Global miner BHP Group (ASX, LON, NYSE: BHP) launched an $8-million plan focused on helping mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Chile. BHP...
Despite shutdowns, there’s enough gold refining to meet demand — LBMA
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) said on Friday there was more than enough gold refining capacity in the world to meet demand...
Worldwide mining disruptions
On a global scale, work is grinding to a halt and operations at mines are being temporarily suspended as majors and minors move to enact...
Gold price rockets more than $100 to seven-year high
The gold price rallied again in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, as panicked investors scramble for hard assets on the back covid-19...
Newmont lowers 2020 guidance after halting four mines over COVID-19
Newmont (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT), the world’s largest gold miner, withdrew on Monday its full-year 2020 guidance after placing four of its...
Gold still among best-performing assets despite recent volatility
Like most asset classes, gold is being affected by the unprecedented economic and financial market conditions in play around the world....
After the rout, platinum and palladium face more turmoil before recovery
Platinum and palladium will remain turbulent in coming months after huge losses sparked by the spread of coronavirus, before starting a...
SolGold in talks over $2.8bn funding for Cascabel
SolGold (TSX: SOLG) is moving forward with completing a prefeasibility study (PFS) and acquiring further information for a proposed...
Freeport to grow copper, gold volumes by up to 40%
Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) announced on Monday that it will grow its copper and gold volumes by 30 to 40%. The company also said it...
Lithium-ion batteries have a new rival – potassium metal batteries
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute published a study where they demonstrate that it is possible to overcome a persistent...