50 years of gold price vs Dow shows metal still a bargain
Stocks go sideways and gold is up 14% in 2016 prompting warnings about its relative value to equities. This 1966–2016 chart shows gold's cheapest since 2007.
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Increasingly bearish indicators weigh down lead price
By far the best performing base metal of last year, lead demand has run into serious headwinds this year – lithium's just one of them.
US coal ash highly rich in rare earths, scientists find
Rare earths content was tested using hydrofluoric acid, which is much stronger and more efficient than industrial methods, but is too hazardous to use on a large scale.
Gold price dips below $1,200
Post-Yellen losing streak continues as hedge funds slash bullish bets by 26%.
Australian coal exports to Thailand four times higher
The figures demonstrate that developing nations in South East Asia require high quality coal to meet increased electricity demand, powered by the growing urbanization of the population.
Noble shares hammered after CEO’s sudden resignation
The group also announced it would sell its Noble Americas Energy Solutions (NAES), one of its crown jewels.
Glencore bids for Anglo American’s coal mines in Australia — report
Other firms interested in the mines include BHP Billion, South32 and X2, with varying reports as to which remain in contention.
Miner sees silver price surging ninefold as global gadgets boom
A major Japanese electronics maker approached First Majestic Silver Corp. for the first time last month seeking to lock in future stock, a sign of supply concerns that could boost the metal’s price ninefold, according to the best-performing producer of the metal.
