Rare earth price bulls are back
Shares in world's top miner of high-tech raw materials surge on speculation Beijing is stepping in to support rare earth prices.
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Several Canadian firms operating in Guatemala, Eritrea may have civil claims against them heard in Canada
Should the court decide the claim can be heard in Canada, it could have wider implications for Canadian mining companies operating in countries with less than sterling environmental and human rights records.
Iron ore price vaults $60
Up 7.5% over two days as bears run out of explanations.
What is the COMEX futures & options market really all about?
All of us follow COMEX in New York and assess the ‘net speculative long position’ there, so as to see the actual weight of opinion on the gold price.
Kibali shines in record year for Randgold Resources
Kinshasa, the Kibali gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo was the star performer in Randgold’s portfolio of operations in 2015, exceeding its target by 7% to contribute 642 720 ounces to the group’s record production for the year.
Looming zinc supply shortage good news for producers and explorers: Stefan Ioannou
The outlook for zinc appears bullish, says Stefan Ioannou of Haywood Securities, spearheaded by mine closures, dwindling production and the dearth of replacement projects.
Potash miners hit by increased competition, supply amid low prices
Analysts, companies expect prices to stay below 2015 levels for at least the next two years.
China launches yuan gold fix in bid to gain more influence in metal pricing
It is set twice a day based on a few minutes of trading by 18 trading members,
India says Kohinoor diamond belongs to Britain
The gem has been at the centre of a diplomatic row between India and the UK, with New Delhi arguing for decades that it should get it back.
