Copper price plunges
Down 4.7% in worst one-day performance since July 2015.
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Diamond Fields to resume mining off Namibian coast next year
The country’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has renewed the Canadian miner's licence for ten years.
Glencore, Canadian teachers launch mining royalty firm
BaseCore Metals will be independently operated and have its own board of directors.
Sierra Leone ‘Peace Diamond’ sold for less-than-expected
The egg-sized, 709-carat rough yellowish diamond was sold for $6.5 million to luxury jeweller Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds.
Indonesia to grab Rio Tinto stake in Grasberg mine
After pumping billions into the Indonesian mine for almost 25 years, Rio might be able to see a decent return as the country’s government plans to acquire the miner’s 40% stake in the coveted operation.
Electric charge: Glencore bets big on car battery metals
Glencore has increased production of the metals used to make electric car batteries faster than its major mining rivals, according to an industry-wide analysis that shows the scale of a strategy that has big prospective risks and rewards.
Kazakh supply shock to jolt uranium price
World's top supplier of uranium announces 20% cut in production over three years.
Gold looks like a bargain just in time for Christmas
Frank Holmes talks gold projections, potential recession, risks surrounding tax reform, and why gold has fallen short of expectations this year.
Bacanora tanks as president resigns
President and director Martin Vidal has left the post effective November 30.
