Freak copper price jump has analysts scratching their heads
The copper price had its best day in a month, but commodity analysts were at a loss to explain why.
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Record outflows from gold ETFs as price plumbs 3-week low
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Harnessing bacteria to turn gold grains into nuggets
A bacteria that re-concentrates gold grains into nuggets is being targeted by researchers for its potential to optimise gold extraction processes from ore, old tailings or recycled electronics.
The history of tungsten, the strongest natural metal on earth
With a tensile strength of 1,510 megapascals, we now know tungsten as the strongest naturally occurring metal on Earth.
US DoE delivers big boost to uranium price
US Dept of Energy makes huge cuts to allowable transfers of uranium this year and in 2018.
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US thermal coal exports targeted by campaigning BC premier
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Iron ore price rebounds
Up 10% in two weeks.
