Copper demand will grow at 4% for a decade, Rio Tinto says
Mining Journal (April 9, 2008) - Rio Tinto said global demand for copper will grow 4% a year for a decade or more led by sales to China.
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Climate change already impacting the Canadian mining sector
Canadian Mining Journal (April 6, 2008) - Climate change is already affecting the mining sector in Canada, and presents both risks and opportunities to current and future operations.
China Becomes World’s Biggest Gold Producer
IndustryWeek (April 10, 2008) - Overtaking South Africa which held top spot for 100 years, China became the world's biggest producer of gold last year, the independent precious metals consultancy GFMS said on April 9. China posted a 33 ton increase in gold output.
Chile Power Crunch May Cut Copper Output, Spur Record
Bloomberg (April 9, 2008) - An energy shortage in Chile may do for copper what cuts in electricity supplies did for platinum in South Africa -- spark a record-setting rally in prices.
Gold price steadies as inflation revives higher-rate bets
Gold prices consolidate near $4,700/oz as US consumption slows, aligning with market expectations.