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Caterpillar beats estimates again, delivers bullish outlook for 2018

The world's largest mining and construction equipment maker beat market expectations for fourth quarter earnings and said its sales growth momentum is expected to continue in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2018 | 3:23 am

Congo mining code passes Senate without opposition

DRC's proposed mining code, which industry has warned will stifle investment in the copper and cobalt-rich nation, sailed through Senate without opposition.

Reuters | January 24, 2018 | 3:05 pm

Goldman, Citi final bidders for Scotiabank’s metals business

The field of prospective bidders for ScotiaMocatta, the metals trading arm of Canada's Bank of Nova Scotia, has narrowed to two.

Reuters | January 24, 2018 | 2:56 pm

Russia’s Polymetal says Q4 revenue up 12 pct on year earlier

The Russian gold and silver producer said its fourth-quarter revenue rose 12 percent on a year earlier to $586 million due to higher gold sales.

Reuters | January 24, 2018 | 12:42 pm

Cradle Arc’s London listing to fund Botswana copper

Copper producer Cradle Arc embarked on a new London listing on Wednesday to fund production in Botswana.

Reuters | January 24, 2018 | 12:31 pm

Gold’s path to $1,400 seen cleared by dollar slump, equity fears

Gold could hit levels last seen in 2013 if the dollar extends its slide and equity markets reverse.

Bloomberg News | January 24, 2018 | 12:26 pm

Zinc price will vault $4,000 within months – report

Global zinc stocks falling to "critically low levels" by second half of 2018, propelling prices above $4,000 a tonne predicts Wood Mackenzie in new research.

Frik Els | January 24, 2018 | 12:22 pm