Federal Reserve chief shows no signs of ending stimulus policy
He says the central bank's easy-money policies are still necessary.
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Copper peaks to six-week high on supply concerns due to Grasberg suspension
It reached $7,525, its highest level since April 12.
John Paulson-backed Detour Gold raises $153 million for Ontario mine
Detour Lake gold mine is expected to hit production by 2013 Q3.
Fiji moves toward deep sea mining tests
Tests are expected in the next two or three years.
Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup
Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.”
Beating the diamond rush
Increasing interest in diamonds as an asset class should alert the savvy investor to get on board before the idea of diamond investing catches on and prices start to rise.
Coal ash heaps safe haven for endangered bees: study
Some endangered species, including insects that had been presumed extinct, were found thriving in the ash heaps at coal-fired power plants.
Gold slips under $1,377 in wake of Bernanke, Fed’s minutes
Increasing fears that the Fed is planning to halt bond-buying scheme dent gold's appeal.
Australia coal industry threatened by major strike
Five unions representing Australian coal terminal employees are going on a strike at 6:30 a.m. Sydney time Friday.
