Alamos Gold to hike dividend by 50% on ‘strong’ 2020 outlook Expansion of the company's Young-Davidson mine will be completed in June 2020. Jackson Chen | December 12, 2019 | 2:34 pm
CEO says Barrick has plenty of financial firepower to do deals Some day those might include a merger with Freeport-McMoRan. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2019 | 1:13 pm
An abundance of aluminium scrap to spur US recyclers Valued for its lightness and anti-corrosive properties, demand for aluminium from US drinks firms is expected to rise over coming years. Reuters | December 12, 2019 | 11:33 am
Canada will consider climate plan in Teck oil project decision – minister Teck wants approval for its C$20.6 billion ($15.5 billion) Frontier project, which involves an open pit mine to eventually produce 260,000 barrels per day. Reuters | December 12, 2019 | 10:47 am
Gold to extend gain as Citi says low US rates here to stay Bullion is heading for the biggest annual gain since 2010 as central banks globally embraced looser monetary policy. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2019 | 9:56 am
Palladium is now more expensive than gold has ever been Palladium rose for a 15th day, heading for its longest run of gains on record and exceeding the highest-ever price of gold. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2019 | 9:38 am
BHP puts four industry groups on notice after climate policy review BHP is considering its membership of four industry associations due to concerns about their climate and energy policies. Reuters | December 12, 2019 | 9:30 am
Switzerland investigates metal trader over Congo-war allegations Christoph Huber is said to have been involved in the illegal trade of minerals during the Congo conflict two decades ago. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2019 | 9:05 am
Albemarle CEO says long-term lithium demand remains ‘robust’ The world's largest producer of the battery metal is betting on the massification of electric vehicles. Reuters | December 12, 2019 | 7:10 am