Freeport to cut dividend and slash costs as coronavirus spreads

It is the latest in a series of deadly accidents in recent months to hit Hpakant, where as much as 90% of the world's jade is mined, mostly illegally.

Ruling is one of the latest signs of renewed tensions between the Kyrgyzstan government and the miner, which have been locked in a bitter dispute over profit sharing for years.

US Fed officials signalled a rate rise could come as early as June.

This is the best time to invest in gold for the long-term investor.

Citi sees little stopping gold from falling below $1,000 an ounce if dollar index clears 100.

In the precious metals sector, this type of company provides financing for mining companies in the form of an upfront cash payment in exchange for a percentage of production or revenues from the mine.

New report says cutbacks in capital spending are shrinking production profiles faster than expected and eating into earnings.

If all central banks were to hold at least 5% of forex reserves in gold (versus 60%+ in rich economies) it would require the purchase of almost 8,000 tonnes

In the current bull market, with more equity available, streaming and royalty companies continue to provide much needed revenue in the base metals and industrial materials sectors.