Brazil’s Vale gets $2.8bn for iron ore expansions
Loan will help the miner improve its railway network and build a new mining and processing unit in Para state
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Speculation is mounting as the industry has shifted enough to make a buyout attractive.
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China’s appetite for gold down, but not gone: World Council
The country's gold fever is expected to cool this year.
Rio Tinto iron ore output falls short
But copper production shoots up 17% in first quarter.
Ukraine escalation lifts gold price to 3-week high
Safe-haven buying sparked after Ukraine calls for UN Peacekeepers and chances of "gas war" increases.
Fortuna Silver jumps after breaking production records
The Vancouver-based miner's shares surge after its silver and gold properties in Mexico and Peru up production more than 50%.
Only US platinum, palladium producer on massive tear
Now a $2 billion stock, Stillwater Mining gaps higher again on Monday as South Africa-Russian supply picture darkens.
American girl gets $20K for diamond found in park
The 14-year-old found the unique a 3.85-carat jellybean-size piece in an Arkansas state park last year.
