August 16, 2013 SLIDESHOW: The gold price – A turbulent history A brief history of the gold price since the 1970s.
August 15, 2013 Despite Thursday gains, governments and unions pushing mining sector to ‘breaking point’ "The industry can either start collaborating and forming partnerships or we can continue fighting each other for a higher share of a diminishing pie.”
August 15, 2013 Gold not dead yet: Hits seven-week high, Bernanke said nothing Silver also gained 5%.
August 15, 2013 Warren Buffett is betting on oil sands Berkshire Hathaway sets two-year record for stock purchases.
August 15, 2013 Brazil’s Batista empire keeps shrinking, sells LLX and puts MMX on the market Batista's wealth, estimated in 2012 at more than $30 billion, has dropped to a net $200 million.
August 15, 2013 Strikes take their toll in Colombia’s coal output, down by 13% The nation’s coal sector has been severely affected this year by two major strikes
August 15, 2013 Chinalco likely to buy Glencore Xstrata’s massive Peru copper mine Deal that could be worth more than $5 billion.
August 15, 2013 Miners back at work at BHP’s Escondida copper mine The the world's largest copper mine could be affected by another strike soon, warned union.
August 15, 2013 Get ready for ‘explosive’ gains in junior gold miners: Sprott He sees prices for the precious metal reaching $2,400 per ounce by mid-2014.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am