Afghan mineral wealth being looted by strongmen, experts say
Afghanistan has reserves of coal, copper, iron ore, zinc, mercury, rare earths, gems such as rubies and emeralds, gold and silver worth about $3 trillion.
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US says China to scrap some export subsidies
China has agreed to scrap some export subsidies on a range of products from metals to agriculture and textiles, the United States said on Thursday, in a step by Beijing to reduce trade frictions with Washington.
Gold price hammered after jobless claims fall to 43-year low
Down nearly 2% as rate hikes are put back on the table.
The Canadian Shield could host the next bonanza discovery: Eric Lemieux
Gold supply is getting tighter, deposits of quality are getting rarer and the project development timeline is getting longer.
The winter of discontent
As I quantified in a commentary on the subject two years ago, a bad winter can indeed put a chill into the economy, at least temporarily.
Glencore’s Optimum coal now in hands of S. African’s President family
Tegeta Exploration & Resources Ltd., controlled by the Gupta family and South African President Jacob Zuma’s son, is the new owner of optimum coal.
Iron ore price reverses as Rio Tinto predicted
Iron ore price drops as outgoing CEO of world's number two producer tells shareholders rally will fizzle out soon.
Alrosa forecasts brighter times for diamond sector
The Russian firm, which together with De Beers controls almost two-thirds of the diamond market, is being prepped for privatization.
Spill at Teck’s plant in Canada now contained, no risks to human health
The now contained spill, which happened at Teck's Trail smelting and refining plant in British Columbia, lasted for about 15-20 minutes.
