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.
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SNL Energy: James River Coal’s recovery from bankruptcy could be hindered by contracts
Rocked by weakening thermal coal demand and a depressed metallurgical coal market, James River Coal Co. filed for bankruptcy reorganization April 7.
Carmakers invite action on conflict minerals rule as May deadline looms
Commitment was made at the AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit, where automakers and suppliers are meeting near Detroit this week.
Stornoway secures about $1bn for Quebec’s to-be first diamond mine
The agreement with three parties lays out a series of proposed financing transactions for the mine, the world’s biggest undeveloped source of diamonds.
Russia invaded Crimea and these US Energy companies made a killing
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No retreat for Goldcorp: raises hostile Osisko bid to $3.6bn
The sweetened hostile offer for Osisko trumps friendly bid from Yamana Gold Inc.
The case for higher US interest rates AND higher gold
The historic inverse relationship between the gold price and US treasury yields does not necessarily predict triple digits per ounce.
Signs of Chinese import surge lifts iron ore price to 6-week high
Iron ore is honing in on the $120 a tonne-level, long considered an industry price floor.
Metso strengthens its industry leading services presence by opening new mining service centers in Peru and Mexico close to our customers operations
The new service center, which will open in Peru's Arequipa in April, strengthens Metso's already solid position in South America and provides access and direct contact with the biggest mining companies in the area.