September 27, 2023

Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey

Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending.

September 26, 2023

Short sellers mount attack on ESG stocks bloated from green hype

Hedge fund managers are piling into short positions in ESG stocks as they hunt for bogus green claims and valuations inflated by record stimulus.

September 26, 2023

Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners.

September 26, 2023

Czech tycoon backs Coronado’s coal expansion in Australia, US

Coronado has expansion options including developments in Queensland, Australia and at Mon Valley in southwest Pennsylvania.

September 25, 2023

Alcoa names new CEO in abrupt change as Harvey exits

William Oplinger, chief operations officer, is the natural successor.

September 25, 2023

Inside Vietnam’s plans to dent China’s rare earths dominance

Vietnam plans to restart its biggest rare-earths mine next year with a Western-backed project that could rival the world's largest.

September 25, 2023

Gold, miners weather Fed

Fed hawkishness has been the rankling thorn in gold’s side for 18 months now.

September 25, 2023

Gold price subdued by Fed’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance

One analyst forecasts gold prices to trade between $1,910 and $1,950 for the rest of this quarter.

September 25, 2023

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years

The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project.

September 24, 2023

Chinese gold buying is driving a paradigm shift in bullion

As inflation-adjusted rates soared this year to the highest since the financial crisis, bullion has barely blinked.