Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis steps down, set to lead BT
He joins a growing list of chairmen who are leaving some of the world's' top mining companies, including BHP Billiton and Anglo American.
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Why commodities could be on the verge of a massive surge
After finishing 2016 up 25 percent, commodities are getting another boost from bullish investors.
After terrible 2016, Indian gold demand will recover: WGC
According to the World Gold Council, Indian gold demand has bottomed.
Billionaire Rennert must pay $213.2 million judgment: US appeals court
A jury found Rennert liable for looting his now-defunct magnesium company to build one of the country's most expensive homes,
PDAC 2017 Convention exceeds expectations
Over 24,000 people attended this year's Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Convention — a strong indication that confidence has returned to the mineral exploration and mining industry.
Nickel price is plummeting
Down nearly $800 since Monday as Indonesia ore exports return to market, Philippines rethink mine closures.
Newmont piles into Yukon with USD$39.5 million earn-in agreement
U.S. gold producer Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM) has joined the race to develop a new mine in the Canadian Yukon territory.
No surprise in recent moves in gold and silver markets
Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger reflects on the cause of this week's decline in precious metals markets, and contemplates the factors that will help him determine a bottom.
Surging China iron ore imports can’t stem price decline
Chinese customs data released today show double digit gains for iron ore imports from record breaking 2016, but iron ore price is down 7% in three days.
