How gold came to South Korea’s rescue
Nineteen years ago, South Korea came precipitously close to bankruptcy.
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U.S. Mint releases 2016 30th Anniversary Silver Eagle proof coins
After seven months of Silver Eagle rationing, the U.S. Mint has released its exclusive 2016 30th Anniversary Silver Eagle proof coins.
Where will oil prices go after Algiers?
The outcome of negotiations in Algeria this week may not do much to rescue oil prices.
US miner goes after rare earths in the Cook Islands
Texas-based Ocean Minerals says the area is also rich in scandium, a key ingredient for making an extremely light, strong, corrosion resistant, heat tolerant and weldable alloy.
Lacklustre gold price entering make or break territory
Drifting towards support levels.
Coal rally puts the brakes on asset sales in sector
Prices above $200 a tonne are suddenly making companies that mine the steel-making commodity more unattractive.
Kenya promises a more organized mining sector
The government will conduct a year-long airborne survey to map mineral deposits.
Newmont’s own investigation shows it violated international standards, and its own
Denver-based Newmont Mining “prioritized eviction and litigation over dialogue” in its fight to acquire Goldman Prize winner Máxima Chaupe’s land in Peru.
Obstacles for Freeport’s $2 billion oil deal
Bondholders want more from sale of top copper miner's oil and gas assets.
