Don’t go long on iron ore: Aussie bank
Along with gold and silver, iron ore may be a darling among commodities this year, but don't expect the good times to continue into 2017.
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Parked-up equipment a boon for some
Miners could negotiate four years ago with service companies when buying or selling equipment, but now that equipment is getting harder to unload, with so much of it available on the used market.
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This week's chart looks at costs per barrel, exports, and total oil production.
Barrick signs on to Venezuela gold push as oil sinks economy
President Nicolas Maduro turns to mining as a way to boost one of the fastest-shrinking economies in the world.
The precious metals sector and the Fed. . .
Technical analyst Clive Maund reflects on how Federal Reserve statements may affect markets, and explains why he thinks the precious metals markets are due for a correction.
Lithium ion battery exports reach new peak in H1
Japan and South Korea have both recorded record high levels of lithium-ion battery exports in H1 2016, as auto companies ramp up battery consumption to power new all-electric offerings.
Whether Clinton or Trump wins the election, US coal’s future is dark
Whether Clinton or Trump wins the US election, the coal sector will continue its decline, but steel may improve with a Democrat win.
Striking Bolivian miners lift roadblock after killing country’s deputy minister
Rodolfo Illanes (56) was kidnapped Thursday, tortured and beaten to death according to officials.
Higher gold price will add 10m annual ounces by 2020
The world is far from reaching peak gold – miners are making the most of a rising gold price to bring giant projects on stream before the end of the decade.
