The price of Brent crude has fallen by a fifth since the economy of China’s Hubei province started spluttering to a halt as the coronavirus took hold in early January. One imagines the oil price slump will be a temporary effect, like the virus itself – but you never know.
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Taking Stock
Gold miners could profit from a cashless society
Gold miners may be faced with declining grades, but there is an emerging price catalyst in play
Mark Robinson