Commodities

Feb 11, 2020 at 12:00

BHP is now officially the world’s top copper miner, but it may struggle to hang on to that position as the competition heats up

Feb 08, 2020 at 18:00

The silver miners’ stocks are looking interesting. While they really lagged silver’s surge on gold’s bull-market-breakout rally last summer, their upleg since remains intact

Feb 05, 2020 at 12:00

Canada ranks among the top five countries in the global production of 15 minerals and metals, but it has struggled in recent years to secure significant investments

Feb 04, 2020 at 14:00

While Russia has been playing for power in Africa in recent years by sending arms, offering mercenaries and cinching mining deals, the foundations of Moscow’s claim to renewed global influence…

Feb 03, 2020 at 18:00

As the United States shale boom slows down, oil companies are scrambling to find the next big unconventional play, and there’s a lot at stake

Feb 03, 2020 at 10:00

Miners face greater scrutiny from communities at host countries, end consumers and society at large, demanding transparent, ethical supply chains, as well as a lower carbon footprint

Jan 30, 2020 at 12:00

"If Sanders becomes president in 2020, the price of gold will be well above $2,000 on the day after election night.”

Jan 30, 2020 at 10:00

One of the most prevalent current trends concerning mined commodities is the shift, driven by the effort to reduce our carbon footprint, is towards the electrification of the global transportation…

Jan 29, 2020 at 14:00

Benchmark iron ore prices fell on Wednesday after as China, responsible for more than 70% of the world’s seaborne iron ore trade, struggles to control the deadly coronavirus outbreak

Jan 28, 2020 at 12:00

The value chain of a new ‘green’ automotive industry is being built, from mines and refineries through to cell and pack manufacturing