VW set to boost output, pick new EV plant site, amid chip crunch

It plans build a new state-of-the-art car factory close to its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, to raise its game as electric-vehicle rival Tesla TSLA.O builds a plant near Berlin.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 3:49 am

Barrick Gold announces $1bn buyback as quarterly earnings jump

Barrick also increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 11% as it exceeded earnings estimates.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 3:31 am

Visualizing the value of precious metals royalty agreements

This graphic by Visual Capitalist breaks down the catalysts that unlock compounding value for royalty holders, and how precious metals royalties outperform other income investments.

Visual Capitalist | February 15, 2022 | 4:19 pm

Syrah Resources to expand Louisiana graphite processing facility

Syrah will add 180,000 square feet of real estate to its existing 50,000 square-foot Louisiana facility.

Reuters | February 15, 2022 | 3:54 pm

Gold reserves at Venezuelan central bank down to new 50-year low

The bank for decades held more than 300 tonnes equivalent of gold, but between 2015 and 2017 the government began using the precious metal as a collateral for loans with international banks.

Reuters | February 15, 2022 | 3:20 pm

Fortescue Metals first-half profit drops 32% as costs weigh

The miner posted an underlying net profit of $2.78 billion, compared with $4.08 billion a year earlier.

Reuters | February 15, 2022 | 3:07 pm

Chile starts debate of new Constitution amid jitters over mining, Congress plans

Embryonic plans to nationalize mining, the creation of a one-chamber Congress, water rights, and protections for indigenous territories are some of the more edgy motions the assembly will discuss.

Reuters | February 15, 2022 | 11:48 am

Tension-blinded gold ignores the real threats: USDX and Fed

Gold continues to benefit from the market turmoil and has apparently forgotten about medium-term problems.

Sunshine Profits | February 15, 2022 | 11:39 am

Chart: Bulk commodities most affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict

Woodmac flags growing commodity supply chain inefficiencies as Russia-Ukraine geopolitical tensions simmer.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 15, 2022 | 11:39 am

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