Copper hammered again, lowest level in 18 months
Copper prices dropped for the second straight day on Thursday.
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Congo bans copper, cobalt concentrates exports
Measure aims to push miners to add value to the commodities, before shipping them outside the DRC.
Clashes at coal mine owned by Vale in Mozambique
Mozambique’s coal industry has faced a number of challenges in recent months.
Half a trillion dollars wiped off central banks gold reserves since 2011
Gold prices have dropped 18.5% so far this year.
Blow to copper, miners: IMF trims global growth forecast
Copper dropped over 3% on Wednesday after worries about economic growth and metals demand were reinforced by the International Monetary Fund's report.
BHP keeps production guidance despite falling prices and bad weather
Harsh weather during the first three months of 2013 wasn't enough to knock the mining giant off course.
This is what a $30 million diamond looks like
The perfect 101.73 carat gem will go to Christie’s auction on May 15.
Nunavut’s first diamond mine owners owe Canada $2 million
Shear Diamonds’ executives have been missing since last year.
At least 17 killed in Ghana gold mine collapse
Mining in Ghana today is mostly done illegally, by both undocumented immigrants and children.
ENRC suspends manager in Mozambique over whistleblower claims
It adds to the turmoil within the mining company, which has been in talks with the Serious Fraud Office since 2011.
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.
