Rare Earths: the high-demand metals
Rare earths are in high demand because they are critical to U.S. high-tech innovations, advanced energy and national security.
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De Beers returns to Angola with new exploration deal
De Beers' explored for diamonds in the Southern African nation between 2005 and 2012, but relinquished its concession after finding no economically viable project.
Metso to publish its Interim Review for January-March 2014 on Thursday, April 24, 2014
Metso will arrange a news conference for media, investors and analysts in Helsinki on Thursday, April 24, 2014...
International and local ArcelorMittal volunteers gather in Bosnia and Herzegovina to support inter-ethnic friendships at children’s camp
“This is the third Solidarity Holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina and over the past seven years we have implemented more than 150 community development projects through the Foundation’s work in Prijedor.
Copper, iron ore imports defy China weakness
China's iron ore imports jump 21% to 74 million tonnes while copper imports surge 31%.
Maritime piracy shifts to Atlantic, Southeast Asia
Of the 70 pirate attacks so far this year, 53 have been in the waters off Southeast Asia and West Africa and some 50 crew remain in captivity.
Codelco workers suspected of stealing over $80m in copper
The criminal activity involved contractors and it had been going on since 2011.
Ritchie Bros. to conduct Grand Opening auction in Manchester, NH on April 17
New 54-acre auction site is the Company's first in the state of New Hampshire
INFOGRAPHIC: Blood diamonds still a problem from hell
While diamonds are the most strictly checked raw materials in the world, there is a certain amount of illegally traded gems that make it into the market.
