Feeling abandoned, Saudi Arabia ups the ante
Last week a major diplomatic crisis developed between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the Saudi execution of Nimr al Nimr, a charismatic Shiite cleric and anti-Sunni political activist.
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Centerra Gold exceeds 2015 production guidance and announces 2016 outlook
Figures include 520,695 ounces of gold from the Kumtor mine, in the Kyrgyz Republic, and 16,226 ounces of gold from the Boroo mine, in Mongolia.
With markets gripped by fear these gold charts offer solace
Gold has experienced five bear and bull cycles since the 1970s – if history is a guide the current down leg could be in its final months.
Hedge funds have never been this bearish on commodities
Gold is the big exception with managed money futures investors slashing bearish bets on the gold price by 44%.
Endeavour Mining leaves the ASX, shares plummet
It said the move reduces its administrative, compliance and legal expenses, which could no longer be justified given the low levels of trading on the ASX relative to Endeavour’s TSX listing.
The world’s northernmost mines
They are all located in just three countries: Norway, Russia and Canada.
Canadian Oil Sands claims victory over Suncor’s hostile takeover attempt
The company is asking Suncor to disclose details of how shareholders reacted to its bid before last week’s deadline had to be extended until Jan. 27.
Arch Coal files for bankruptcy amid decline of US sector
Miner seeks to cut $4.5 billion in debt.
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The world's most valuable substance? It sells for a cool $27 million per gram.
