Strong fundamentals could give gold price new leg up

The study shows central bank buying during first half of 2019 was up 57% and ETF gold holdings the highest in over six years.

Frik Els | August 1, 2019 | 10:04 am

Codelco, Salar Blanco to develop lithium project in Chile’s north

The deal comes after a disagreement between the companies over adjoining lithium deposits in the area.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2019 | 9:55 am

Albemarle revises Australian Wodgina joint venture as lithium market sags

Albemarle has now agreed to pay $820 million for a 60% stake in the Wodgina mine, down from $1.15 billion for a 50% stake agreed in late 2018.

Reuters | August 1, 2019 | 9:41 am

Hudbay shares slump 20% after court bars construction at Arizona project

The ruling from the U.S. District Court for Arizona challenged the U.S. Forest Service's June 2017 decision that enabled the company to move forward with a mine plan.

Reuters | August 1, 2019 | 9:36 am

Vale CEO hopes to wrap up global dam burst settlement by year-end

On Wednesday, Vale reported a $133 million quarterly loss, confounding analysts expectations of a $2.84 billion profit for the period.

Reuters | August 1, 2019 | 9:16 am

Indian firms set up JV to mine for lithium, cobalt overseas

Three Indian state-run companies are to form a joint venture to buy mining assets overseas.

Reuters | August 1, 2019 | 9:05 am

Iron ore prices help Rio Tinto fork out $1bn dividend, despite Oyu Tolgoi setback

Despite being its best half-year earnings since 2014, net profit dropped by 6% to $4.13bn as it wrote down $800 million from its investment in the Mongolian mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2019 | 6:25 am