Gold falls over 1% ahead of Fed meeting, Russian attempts to defuse tension
Futures for April delivery hit a low of $1,358 an ounce and stood at $1,360.90 by 07:30 GMT, down $12.00.
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Antofagasta hit by copper slump, will pay big dividend regardless
The London-listed copper miner will pay its shareholders a dividend equivalent to 142% of its full year earnings.
Great Panther back to work at its silver mine in Mexico
The silver producer recovered its main administration building and plant facility on Thursday.
Gold takes dip as investors chew on results of referendum in Crimea
Traders are now focusing on the US Federal Reserve next interest rate announcement coming up Wednesday.
Rio Tinto sitting on vast Canadian potash deposit near BHP mine
Rio's partner in the project claims there is the potential for a long-life, low-cost mine.
The ocean floor is rare earth miners new frontier—report
Since 2001 the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority has issued 30 exploration permits, with other seven waiting approval soon.
China’s stake in rare earths market shrinking
In 2010 the Asian nation covered 97.6% of worldwide demand; today, is down to about 92%.
BHP’s Mackenzie vows ‘substantial’ cash returns to shareholders by June
The only stumbling block is the firm's $27bn net debt, which BHP expects to drop below $25bn in three months, removing the final hurdle.
Five major copper mines to begin operations in Peru by 2016
Combined estimate investment exceeds $13 billion, says the government.
Rio Tinto to pay an extra $75 million in taxes on new rulings
The miner is warning the multitude of new legislation could send compliance costs soaring by tens of millions of dollars for global companies.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
