Congo mining code passes Senate without opposition
DRC's proposed mining code, which industry has warned will stifle investment in the copper and cobalt-rich nation, sailed through Senate without opposition.
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Goldman, Citi final bidders for Scotiabank’s metals business
The field of prospective bidders for ScotiaMocatta, the metals trading arm of Canada's Bank of Nova Scotia, has narrowed to two.
Russia’s Polymetal says Q4 revenue up 12 pct on year earlier
The Russian gold and silver producer said its fourth-quarter revenue rose 12 percent on a year earlier to $586 million due to higher gold sales.
Cradle Arc’s London listing to fund Botswana copper
Copper producer Cradle Arc embarked on a new London listing on Wednesday to fund production in Botswana.
Gold’s path to $1,400 seen cleared by dollar slump, equity fears
Gold could hit levels last seen in 2013 if the dollar extends its slide and equity markets reverse.
Zinc price will vault $4,000 within months – report
Global zinc stocks falling to "critically low levels" by second half of 2018, propelling prices above $4,000 a tonne predicts Wood Mackenzie in new research.
Gold futures post highest close since 2016 in heavy trading
Gold futures settled at the highest since August 2016, as investors got behind a rally brought on by a falling dollar.
A strong rand is ruining the gold rally for South African mines
For South African gold miners, it’s both the best and worst of times.
Small remains beautiful for gold mining acquisitions
Small, opportunistic deals will dominate the global gold mining sector again this year, analysts said on Tuesday.
