World’s No.1 copper miner Codelco posts historic loss of $1.4bn in 2015
For every penny copper prices drop, Codelco loses $36 million and Chile, the world's largest producing country, $50 million.
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US judge rules Barrick Gold must face group lawsuit over Pascua-Lama mine
Class action claims that Barrick repeatedly and knowingly misled shareholders about whether Pascua-Lama complied with environmental regulations.
Petra Diamonds just sold this ‘exceptional pink’ gem for $15m
The 32.33-carats diamond was recovered in November from the firm’s Williamson mine in Tanzania.
Mitsubishi books almost $4bn in commodities-related write-downs
About $2.5 billion of the total write-down was on its stake in Chilean copper mining and smelting company Anglo American Sur.
Commodity bulls twisting in the wind
After rebound in sentiment, mining and metals sector increasingly vulnerable to outside shocks says new report.
Animation: How China trumps the US in trade
The U.S. trade deficit with China reached record proportions in 2015.
Palisade Mine Tour II – awakening a sleeping giant: District size gold in Paraguay
Palisade had the pleasure of sending our Technical Team to site for a little due diligence, and wow were we surprised with what this little cafeteria loaner had to offer. We were so impressed, we invested!
Gold prices hit 4-week-low as dollar strengthens
Rally after Brussels attacks proves short-lived.
This blue diamond is set to break all auction records in Asia
The gem is set to fetch between $30 and $35 million, which would make it the most expensive diamond ever sold at an auction in Asia.