Weekly Round-Up: Gold Hits One-week High on Geopolitical Concerns
The gold price is on track for a weekly gain, supported by political uncertainty and a weaker dollar.
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The gold price is on track for a weekly gain, supported by political uncertainty and a weaker dollar.
By Melissa Shaw
Major miners like BHP Billiton continue to see promise in the potash industry.
By Melissa Shaw
Some companies are taking advantage of the depressed iron ore price environment by snapping up distressed assets.
Copper demand for electric vehicles and buses could rise to 1.74 million tonnes in the next decade, a new study says.
Copper prices were also supported by supply concerns caused by rough weather in Chile and labor issues in Indonesia.
India’s Adani Enterprises received final investment approval for its Carmichael coal mine and railway in Australia earlier this week.
By Melissa Shaw
The metal hit an 11-month low last week, and Goldman Sachs recently downgraded its three-, six- and 12-month nickel price forecasts.
The gold price was set to touch a six-week high on Friday after a disappointing US jobs report.
By Melissa Shaw
Glencore has expressed an interest in acquiring US grain trader Bunge amid low crop prices and concerns about potash oversupply.
By Melissa Shaw
Which country had the most uranium production in the world in 2016? Kazakhstan topped the list, followed by Canada and Australia.
Silver, copper and oil are also on track to make gains this week.
Electric cars use three to four times more copper wiring than standard internal combustion engines. As they become more popular they could boost copper demand.
Chile is the world’s top copper-producing country, so it’s no surprise that two of the largest copper mines are located in the country.
Mining manganese in Australia can be challenging, but a few companies operating in the country are thriving. Here’s a brief overview.
By Melissa Shaw
McArthur River was the largest producer of uranium in 2016. But what were last year’s other top uranium mines? Find out here.
By Melissa Shaw
The report reveals that implementing digital technologies isn’t on the agenda for 15 percent of mining firms. EY, the author, argues that it probably should be.
By Melissa Shaw
Interested in uranium? Check out our list of the top publicly traded uranium-producing companies of 2016.
The gold price suffered as investors turned to riskier assets earlier in the week.
By Melissa Shaw
Most experts agree that iron ore prices will continue dropping over the next few years, but opinions vary on how much.
Wondering if investing in iron ore is a good idea? Here’s a brief overview of the market, including supply and demand dynamics and investing options.
