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INFOGRAPHIC: The value of diamonds in real world vs in Minecraft

The value of diamonds seems to have transcended our physical world and taken a privileged place in the universe of Minecraft, an increasingly popular Lego style adventure game.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 15, 2014 | 1:11 pm

Australia, Brazil to control 90% of global iron ore trade by 2020

Despite iron ore prices touching rock bottom, the top three producers have no plans to slowdown production. Quite the contrary.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2014 | 11:46 am

Batteries leave lithium hydroxide facing tight supply

2015 could see a battery surge as lithium hydroxide faces a shortage on strong global demand, says Benchmark

Simon Moores - Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | October 15, 2014 | 1:11 am

Oyu Tolgoi copper, gold output forecasts slashed

Vancouver-based Turquoise Hill blames "delayed mine advancement" at massive Mongolian property.

Frik Els | October 14, 2014 | 10:45 pm

Investors sold heavily into gold, silver price rally

Hedge funds cut bullish bets for eighth straight week and ETF investors grab chance to cash out amid 3%-plus rally in the price of the precious metals.

Frik Els | October 14, 2014 | 9:18 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: 50 years of LNG

This infographic shows how the industry has evolved over the last five decades and the opportunities that exist today.

Visual Capitalist | October 14, 2014 | 8:51 pm

Coal unit retirements, conversions continue to sweep through power sector

SNL Energy provides its latest update on past and future coal unit retirements in the U.S. electric power sector. The analysis now includes more in-depth data on coal unit conversions to alternate fuels.

SNL Energy | October 14, 2014 | 8:13 pm