The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dipped 0.7% for this month’s index value, as gold prices have continued to slide. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. Gold price dips below $1,700/oz Amid economic uncertainty and turbulence, many turn to traditional safe-haven assets like […]
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Week in Review: Aluminum industry going greener; rare earths chess game; nickel, stainless dynamics
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including the aluminum industry and its efforts to curb emissions, China’s latest foray in the global rare earths chess game and much more: You want more MetalMiner on your terms. […]
This Morning in Metals: Gold price, US dollar retrace while Bitcoin surges
This morning in metals news: the gold price continues to slide; the Federal Reserve released its latest Monetary Policy Report; and the record freeze in Texas is disrupting natural gas production. Gold price weakens After surging to around $2,035 per ounce in August, the gold price for the most part trended in a band between […]
Global Precious MMI: Global silver demand to rise in 2021
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 2.1% for this month’s value, as global silver demand will likely see a surge this year. Silver lining Gold gets most of the shine in the precious metals sector, but silver is also worth monitoring. Recently, retail traders, seemingly influenced by the Reddit-inspired run on GameStop, took […]
Week in Review: January 2021 MMI is out; what’s in store for iron ore?; Oyu Tolgoi expansion faces pushback
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a quick look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including the release of the January 2021 MMI, a look at what might happen to the iron ore price and much more. Inauguration Day draws near for President-elect Joe Biden, leaving […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold price retraces, palladium outlook strong
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) gained 5.3% for this month’s index value, as the gold price surged to start the year but couldn’t hold onto those gains. Get social with us. Follow MetalMiner on LinkedIn. Gold price ups and downs Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, a falling dollar and the coronavirus pandemic, many market watchers […]
Week in Review: Organic molecules and machinability; gold prices; allocation market for steel
Before we head into the penultimate weekend of 2020, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including: research findings related to organic molecules’ impact on machinability; gold prices; and the arrival of an allocation market for steel-buying organizations, as explained by MetalMiner CEO […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold price surged during pandemic, but what’s in store for 2021?
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) gained 1.5% for this month’s index value, as the gold price has lost some of its gains from the summer. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. Gold price gains MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns recently checked in on the gold price and […]
Gold has surged during the pandemic, but what does 2021 look like?
The gold price has been on the rise during the pandemic this year. As infections rise, vaccines loom on the horizon and economies gradually recover, what do we expect from the gold price in 2021? Gold price bulls The bulls are predicting a resurgence in the price to U.S. $2,300 per troy ounce in 2021. […]
World Platinum Investment Council releases bullish 2021 platinum report
The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) released a report this month with a bullish view of the platinum market in 2021. The WPIC is bullish on the basis of stronger investment demand and restricted production in South Africa. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. Platinum in deficit […]
