UPDATE: Teck shares drop after denying merger talks
Vancouver-based company contradicts earlier Bloomberg report saying it is in talks with Chile's Antofagasta about combining copper assets.
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Fresh iron ore price plunge
Iron ore price falls more than 2% on Monday bringing 2015 losses to 25%. Next stop $45 a tonne says new report.
B.C.’s Brucejack gold mine approved; first since Mount Polley tailings dam failure
The B.C. government has approved Pretium’s $450-million Brucejack gold mine, the first mine approved since the collapse of the Mount Polley mine tailings dam last year. Read more...
Canpotex finalizes pricing deal with China
While it did not release price terms, it is believed the group will be selling its crop nutrient for US$315 per a tonne,
Gold price falls back into red for 2015
Rally above $1,200 prove short lived with gold trading down 1.5% as save-haven buying dries up and investors move back into stocks, bonds and the dollar.
Jeb Handwerger: This could be the absolute bottom in the gold sector
Jeb has come on Palisade Radio since its inception days, and has been a continuous firm believer in a strong precious metals rebound.
De Beers making it harder for diamond dealers to join supply chain
The move seeks to direct gems to the most financially sound purchasers and make the business more transparent.
Peregrine Diamonds acquires Botswana-based explorer
The deal gives Peregrine access to eight prospecting licences in the African country.
Randgold considers acquisitions amid gold mining industry crunch
CEO Mark Bristow said the current squeeze on the gold sector has created growth opportunities.