Sierra Leone grants preliminary OK to Stellar Diamonds Tongo mine
The West Africa-focused firm said it was verbally informed of the approval by the country's Minerals Advisory Board.
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Stocks go sideways and gold is up 14% in 2016 prompting warnings about its relative value to equities. This 1966–2016 chart shows gold's cheapest since 2007.
INFOGRAPHIC: The entire blockchain ecosystem in one visualization
With the Bitcoin price hitting 21-month highs at $540, we thought it was appropriate to share this infographic depicting the entire blockchain ecosystem.
Increasingly bearish indicators weigh down lead price
By far the best performing base metal of last year, lead demand has run into serious headwinds this year – lithium's just one of them.
US coal ash highly rich in rare earths, scientists find
Rare earths content was tested using hydrofluoric acid, which is much stronger and more efficient than industrial methods, but is too hazardous to use on a large scale.
Gold price dips below $1,200
Post-Yellen losing streak continues as hedge funds slash bullish bets by 26%.
Australian coal exports to Thailand four times higher
The figures demonstrate that developing nations in South East Asia require high quality coal to meet increased electricity demand, powered by the growing urbanization of the population.
Noble shares hammered after CEO’s sudden resignation
The group also announced it would sell its Noble Americas Energy Solutions (NAES), one of its crown jewels.
