Record central bank buying lifts global gold demand, WGC saysBuying by central banks in the third quarter took their purchases for the year to 673 tonnes, more than the total purchases in any full year since 1967.Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 5:48 pm
Japan looks 6,000 meters under the sea for rare earths to counter ChinaThe government intends to start developing the methods necessary to…Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 7:48 am
Next-gen electrolytes may give lithium metal batteries a boostResearchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium…Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 6:06 am
Uralkali slams Belarus – China potash deal Russian producer said it might not be prepared to conclude contracts at the $220 per tonne price agreed between BPC and China. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2020 | 9:50 am
India’s gold imports plummet by 99.5% Overseas purchases slumped to 60 kg in April, the lowest monthly inflow in records going back to 2010. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 8:58 am
Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 8:50 am
Gold bars fight covid-19 kits for space on the plane With global travel at a standstill, precious metals industry is scrambling for alternative ways to keep the market moving. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 7:23 am
Scientists develop stretchable lithium-ion battery The flexible energy storage system is aimed at wearable and body-implantable electronic devices. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 7:00 am
Iran hauls gold bars out of Venezuela’s almost-empty vaults Government officials piled some 9 tonnes of gold -- an amount equal to about $500 million -- on Tehran-bound jets this month. Bloomberg News | May 1, 2020 | 10:45 am
Lynas to restart Malaysian plant as virus curbs ease The plant has been closed since late March due to the restrictions on movement and non-essential business. Reuters | May 1, 2020 | 9:09 am
Court orders PNG to negotiate Porgera permit with Barrick Judge has instructed the parties to report on the progress of talks before returning to court on May 8. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2020 | 6:58 am
CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit. Frik Els | April 30, 2020 | 2:25 pm