August 18, 2015 Copper down to fresh six-year low after China market falls The red metal dropped to $5,012 on trading on the London Metal Exchange, approaching the level of $5,000 it last hit in late 2008.
August 18, 2015 Glencore plans to shut Eland platinum mine in South Africa, union says The company had said in June it lacked the inside edge to make owning the precious metal worthwhile.
August 18, 2015 Canada’s Eldorado Gold buys 15% stake in Integra Gold Deal will give Integra up to a $27 million-cash injection, allowing it to move forward with its Quebec-based Lamaque gold project.
August 17, 2015 Goldman Sachs abandons physical commodities after coal division sale The firm began disposing mining assets last year, as prices for most commodities began a downward trend and U.S. regulators increased pressure on banks to get out of risky businesses.
August 17, 2015 Avalon Rare Metals begins pilot plant program at lithium asset The facility aims to test a new lithium minerals process developed by the company over the past year.
August 17, 2015 Endeavour Mining up on positive drilling results at African gold asset Results confirm high grade mineralization zones at the firm's Agbaou gold mine, in Côte d’Ivoire.
August 17, 2015 Barrick Gold reshuffles top management team Co-President Kelvin Dushnisky will take over as president as the world’s largest gold producer restructures management to boost efficiencies.
August 17, 2015 Australia’s largest gold miner Newcrest back to profit After two years of multi-billion dollar losses the company is also is getting closer to dividend territory.
August 16, 2015 German coal protesters shut down lignite mine A group of activists protesting the use of coal in Germany were teargassed over the weekend after breaking through police lines, RT reported on Sunday.
August 16, 2015 China, Russia creating own gold market As Western central banks continue their manipulation of the gold price in order to prop up flagging fiat currencies, two of the world's largest bullion hoarders are fashioning their own…
Sibanye expects short-term platinum price volatility, but return to previous lows unlikely Sibanye was also assessing when to restart its Stillwater West mine in the United States, which was placed on care and maintenance in 2024. February 09, 2026 | 07:31 am