Fiji moves toward deep sea mining tests
Tests are expected in the next two or three years.
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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.
BMO predicts diamond prices to rise 6% per year
Growing consumer demand in China and India combined with scarcer supplies will drive the market.
Vale reduces forecast by 30% for coal exports from Mozambique
Bad weather, labour disputes and lack of infrastructure have slowed output.
Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas
The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region.
