Copper down to fresh six-year low after China market falls
The red metal dropped to $5,012 on trading on the London Metal Exchange, approaching the level of $5,000 it last hit in late 2008.
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Glencore plans to shut Eland platinum mine in South Africa, union says
The company had said in June it lacked the inside edge to make owning the precious metal worthwhile.
Canada’s Eldorado Gold buys 15% stake in Integra Gold
Deal will give Integra up to a $27 million-cash injection, allowing it to move forward with its Quebec-based Lamaque gold project.
Yuan dips, diamond demand rises
At the end of last year, China became the world’s second largest diamond consuming market. More Chinese people not only buy diamonds as a luxury, but also hold them as an investment.
Swiss asset manager Florian Siegfried: Look for value opportunities and put your capital to work selectively in this market
In this interview with The Gold Report, AgaNola Asset Manager Florian Siegfried evaluates recent deals and points to the companies that could be the next takeovers.
Oxford Instruments continues to develop industry leading NMR core analysers
Oxford Instruments and Green Imaging Technologies are pleased to announce the introduction of GeoSpec2+, the latest evolution of the renowned GeoSpec range of NMR core analysers.
Report: At least one large gold hedge this year
After a dramatic 2014 with 103 tonnes sold forward, gold producers' hedge book activity died down in Q1, but new report says more big deals likely.
Hedge funds remain ultra-bearish on gold price
Large-scale speculators on gold futures market remain net short for third week – bearish positioning not seen since records began in 2006.
Goldman Sachs abandons physical commodities after coal division sale
The firm began disposing mining assets last year, as prices for most commodities began a downward trend and U.S. regulators increased pressure on banks to get out of risky businesses.
