Bulls bet that bond market’s trillions are coming for gold Some argue that Wall Street should see the metal as an essential part of a portfolio rather than a niche and speculative asset. Bloomberg News | August 5, 2020 | 10:59 am
Nigeria moves to capture illegal gold sales to increase reserves As much as 18 tons of gold leaves Nigeria illegally every year and is shipped to Dubai. Bloomberg News | August 4, 2020 | 9:23 am
Rio Tinto says missed chances to avoid destruction of sacred caves Company apologised to an Australian parliamentary inquiry in its submission for the destruction of Aboriginal heritage sites. Bloomberg News | August 4, 2020 | 8:36 am
Japan’s steel woes set to be laid bare as top mills give updates The country’s top producers have been pummeled this year as the coronavirus pandemic hurts already weak Japanese demand. Bloomberg News | August 3, 2020 | 2:55 pm
Global coal power falls for first time even as China builds more The net decline of 2.9 gigawatts may be small, but marks a turning point. Bloomberg News | August 3, 2020 | 8:38 am
S&P holds DR Congo rating at CCC+, lowers outlook to stable Congo’s economy could rebound if copper and cobalt demand and production increase as expected. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2020 | 12:16 pm
AngloGold CEO asked to leave after fund pressure Shareholders asked for further investigations into a bonus payment by Kelvin Dushnisky's former employer Barrick Gold. Bloomberg News | July 31, 2020 | 9:04 am
Gold price surge adds $3 billion to three family fortunes Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al Amoudi and Russia’s Alexander Nesis and the family of Suleiman Kerimov have the largest exposure to gold among the world’s wealthiest people. Bloomberg News | July 30, 2020 | 10:21 am
US coal consumption drops to record low Power plants burned just 27.4 million short tons in April, a 27% decrease from the previous year. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2020 | 11:44 am
Other reason silver price is soaring: disruptions in Latin America The Silver Institute is predicting a 13% decline in mined production from Latin America this year. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2020 | 10:55 am
Green aluminum maker sees opportunity in hydrogen As the world looks to turn its back on fossil fuels, the idea that hydrogen could provide a viable alternative is quickly gaining traction. Bloomberg News | July 24, 2020 | 12:22 pm
Future copper supply imperiled by project freeze at top producer Chile output forecasts for 2022 through 2024 could be rattled by project delays. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2020 | 10:12 am