Mitsubishi books almost $4bn in commodities-related write-downs
About $2.5 billion of the total write-down was on its stake in Chilean copper mining and smelting company Anglo American Sur.
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Gold prices hit 4-week-low as dollar strengthens
Rally after Brussels attacks proves short-lived.
This blue diamond is set to break all auction records in Asia
The gem is set to fetch between $30 and $35 million, which would make it the most expensive diamond ever sold at an auction in Asia.
Botswana Diamonds, Alrosa begin exploration in Orapa
Geologists have already started sampling activities on an area located between the Karowe and Orapa diamond mines.
Mitsui posts first loss ever amid $2.3bn copper, gas write-downs
About $1 billion of the total write-down was due to copper projects in Chile and revisions to the long-term price outlook.
Eldorado Gold granted key permit for Olympias mine in Greece
The permit allows the company to set up a processing plant in Olympias, which is crucial for the development of the mine.
These bacteria can help you find rich platinum deposits
Fresh research shows a new role for bacteria in cycling platinum group metals in soils and sediments, offering a better understanding of how to search for them.
Gold rallies, European stocks fall after Brussels explosions
Risk aversion is back in the marketplace Tuesday, following the terrorist attacks in Belgium's capital.
Natural gas about to overtake coal for power generation in the US
2016 would be the first year the fossil fuel loses out to natural gas as preferred fuel for electricity generation in the US.
Former oil sands workers eye renewables market
Edmonton-based group aims to re-train 1,000 jobless workers into solar panel installers by 2018.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
