Markets Top Stories

Gold prices record their strongest October surge in nearly half a century

The yellow metal rallied an incredible 7.3% last month to close at $1,983 an ounce, its strongest October since 1978, when it jumped 11.7%.

U.S. Global Investors | November 6, 2023 | 12:58 pm

Gold price could see new highs if Middle East conflict worsens, says Newmont CEO

Spot gold has risen nearly 10% since the war broke…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 11:15 am

Ivanhoe records $108m third-quarter profit, shares up

The Kamoa-Kakula copper complex sold 96,509 tonnes of payable copper…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 8:39 am

Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity

Another month, another new record for China's primary aluminum production…

Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 8:11 am

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to…

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Coal traders turn to private finance as high demand lifts prices

With Europe suffering its worst energy crisis in decades, a number of countries have backpedaled on plans to phase out coal

Bloomberg News | November 2, 2022 | 8:04 am

Diamonds trade watchdog mulls fate of Russian gems

The Kimberley Process is expected to decide this week whether Russian diamonds should be declared conflict gems.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2022 | 6:23 am

B2Gold, AngloGold put Gramalote project in Colombia up for sale

Decision comes after the JV partners completed a comprehensive review of the alternatives for the $925 million gold project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2022 | 3:49 am

Rio Tinto reaches agreement with two Turquoise Hill shareholders over $3.3bn bid

Rio has agreed to increase the dissent condition under the agreement from 12.5% to 17.5% of Turquoise Hill shares issued and outstanding.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 3:07 pm

BHP warns of inflation risks in 2023, says China demand to stabilize

The mining industry has been weighed down this year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine by a supply bottleneck that sparked off inflation.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 11:44 am

BofA overtakes BMO as top mining M&A financial adviser by value for Q1-Q3 – report

Bank of America achieved its leading position by value by advising on $7.8 billion worth of deals.

MINING.com Editor | November 1, 2022 | 10:00 am

Turquoise Hill delays shareholder meet on $3.3bn Rio Tinto buyout

Rio recently raised its offer but still faces opposition from multiple parties including Turquoise Hill's second-largest shareholder.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 9:06 am

Banks bolster metals-trading desks after wild year for markets

Top banks are reinforcing their metals divisions to cash in on the volatility that’s lifted trading profits over the past three years.

Bloomberg News | November 1, 2022 | 8:29 am

Lead to get more fund investment after joining BBG index

The index looks at five-year averages of exchange liquidity and production data to determine which commodities are included and which weightings are assigned.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 8:01 am

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