Weekly Round-Up: Gold Price Hits $1,300 on Political Uncertainty
The gold price rose above the $1,300-per-ounce mark as geopolitical uncertainty boosted precious metals demand.
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The gold price rose above the $1,300-per-ounce mark as geopolitical uncertainty boosted precious metals demand.
By Siv Padhy
Here’s a look at top copper production by country in 2016, as reported by the US Geological Survey. Chile took the top spot again by a long shot.
By Melissa Shaw
Nickel West Asset President Eduard Haegel said the firm will spend over $43 million on the plant, which will supply the electric vehicle market.
The gold price fell on Friday after a stronger-than-expected US employment report.
Copper prices hit a fresh two-year high this week, supported by upbeat Chinese data, supply disruptions and a weaker dollar.
Major copper miners Glencore, BHP Billiton and Freeport-McMoRan were on the rise after copper prices reached their highest level since May 2015.
The gold price rose on Friday as the US dollar fell against the euro.
By Melissa Shaw
Iron ore prices have surged 7 percent since the beginning of the week to reach a high not seen since April. But will gains continue?
Here’s an overview of the main factors that impacted the copper market in Q2 2017 and what’s ahead for the rest of the year.
By Melissa Shaw
How did silver perform in Q2, and what are analysts saying about the future supply, demand and pricing? Our silver price update has the answers.
By Melissa Shaw
What are the largest Canadian mining companies? Where are their projects located and how have they performed year-to-date? Read on to find out.
The gold price edged lower on Friday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report increased fears of another rate hike.
Production at Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine, was hurt by the longest mining strike in Chile’s history.
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.
