Gold price wavers as US bond markets rally on rate-cut optimism The precious metal has risen nearly 14% this year, on track for its first annual increase in three years. Bloomberg News | December 28, 2023 | 3:24 pm
Spot gold wavers as bond markets rally on rate-cut optimism Strong demand for Treasuries signalled investors are confident the Federal Reserve will loosen monetary policy next year. Bloomberg News | December 28, 2023 | 12:59 am
Vietnam official held over sand mining as sinkholes spread The head of the An Giang province was arrested by police for allegedly helping a company illegally mine sand. Bloomberg News | December 27, 2023 | 9:36 am
China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blast A deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel has triggered a police investigation and a halt to the company's operations. Bloomberg News | December 27, 2023 | 8:43 am
China issues rebuke over coal deaths, adds mines to favored list China’s regulator on Monday rebuked officials for two recent disasters at coal mines in Heilongjiang province that killed 23 people. Bloomberg News | December 26, 2023 | 11:07 am
Gold price inches higher on expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2024 Gold ticked higher as the final week of the year got underway. Bloomberg News | December 26, 2023 | 9:20 am
US claims huge chunk of seabed amid strategic push for resources The US extended its claims on the ocean floor by an area twice the size of California. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 12:27 pm
First Quantum says Panama hasn’t given legal basis to close mine The plan will include a temporary phase of "environmental preservation and safe management," the company said. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 11:29 am
Germany to keep some coal units in service longer than expected Germany's energy regulator determined that “systematically relevant” coal plants need to be available as backup power sources in the event of an emergency. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 10:07 am
Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $1.1 billion in Mopani copper mine Zambia had been seeking a new investor for Mopani since it took control of the assets from Glencore in 2021. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 8:44 am
Milei looks to cut costs for Argentina’s miners in broader deregulation push The Argentina President singled out cutting costs for mining companies that in recent years have been lured to vast deposits in the Andes. Bloomberg News | December 21, 2023 | 10:49 am
Norsk Hydro takes $571 million hit in weak alumina market Hydro completed the sale of a 30% stake in Alunorte to Glencore Plc earlier this month. Bloomberg News | December 21, 2023 | 9:30 am
