Lead jumps again as Port Pirie smelter goes down again
It's turning out to be a torrid summer for the usually sedate lead market.
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De Beers to let buyers reject up to 50% of small diamonds
The Anglo American unit has gone unusually far this year in offering flexibility to its customers — allowing them to defer agreed purchases and lower the number of diamonds they plan to buy.
Glencore loses bid to stop Australian tax office using ‘Paradise Papers’
The ruling potentially opens the door for Glencore to receive a backdated tax bill.
Spearmint reports positive results from Neba prospects in British Columbia
An anomalous gold value of 112 ppb Au was returned from a stream sediment sample.
Pacific Empire to focus on gold property in British Columbia
The decision to switch the company's focus was made based on continued weak copper performance and improved gold price.
Northern Star goes after Barrick Gold’s Super Pit
Rumours indicate that if Barrick doesn't find a suitable bidder, it would try to talk JV partner Newmont Goldcorp into a joint sale of the entire asset.
South America’s glaciers may have a bigger problem than climate change
Chile has one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water outside the north and south poles, but the abundant glaciers that are the source of that precious commodity are melting fast.
Sun Metals expands 421 zone at Stardust
The company reported intervals as long as 58 metres grading 2.49% copper, 2.61 g/t gold and 44.3 g/t silver.
Shakeout continues at Barrick Gold
The company is seeking a buyer for 50% of the Kalgoorlie gold mine in Australia.
