These doomsday preppers are starting to switch from gold to bitcoin
Doomsday preppers in North America bet on bitcoin; cryptocurrency is starting to impinge on gold's appeal.
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Union at Alcoa Canada aluminum smelter backs strike mandate
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South African gold miners’ silicosis lawsuit nearing settlement
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New line of Longyear™ diamond drilling bits cut faster and last longer
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Indonesia’s Antam eyes 162 pct jump in 2018 nickel ore sales
PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) is targeting 11 million tonnes in nickel ore sales next year, a jump from an estimated 4.2 million tonnes this year.
Commodities facing another tough year in 2018, JPMorgan says
Overall commodity returns have been lackluster this year, and face more poor performance in 2018, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.
LME launches probe on cobalt suppliers over fears of child exploitation
The LME has sent a directive to all suppliers asking them to detail how they guarantee “responsible sourcing” of the commodities they trade in the exchange.
Torex reports an illegal blockade at the ELG Mine
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