New Barrick chief uses the h-word
Incoming chief at world's number one producer John Thornton will not rule out dusting off the hedge book.
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Another big bank pulls out of commodities
Deutsche, Europe's number two bank, has joined the US exodus and is getting out commodities trading, although it is keeping precious metals in its portfolio.
Diamonds made from human ashes the industry latest (and creepiest) fad
Jewellers are converting the remains of deceased loved ones into "unique" diamonds.
VIDEO: From production to disposal—What’s the life of a smart phone actually like?
If you are reading this on a tabloid or a smartphone, then you are likely holding bits of so-called “conflict minerals,” mostly used in the manufacturing of mobile phones, tablets and laptops.
The curious case for silver
It has been a difficult year for silver investors with the metal falling by 36% year-to-date.
Bitcoin down 29% as China bans banks from trade
However the Chinese government said people are free to buy and sell it at their own risk.
Quebec’s changing mining regulations scares investors away
Once the darling of miners, the Canadian province is quickly losing its edge. Here is why.
Worker dies at Newcrest’s Telfer in the Pilbara
The man was reportedly crushed by polypipe.
Trafficking gold through the Himalayas
If an Indian purchases 10 grams of gold smuggled from China rather than through official import channels, he or she will save roughly $90.
