CHARTS: Gold price ‘increasingly ripe for a bounce’
Hedge funds covering short positions prompt spike in gold price to three-week high on first full trading day of 2017.
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Tree leaves and termites may be key to finding gold deposits
Australian researchers say acacia trees and termites that thrive in arid climate conditions can guide explorers towards rich gold deposits.
10 predictions for 2017: Gold, stocks, Trump, Putin and war
We study trends, monitor political events, consider “cui bono” in all events and give it the old college try.
Final phase of Minas Rio mine expansion a priority for Anglo — report
The company plans to invest a $308 million (R$1 billion) this year to allow the iron ore mine reach a 26.5 million tonnes a year capacity.
Diamonds 2016: A year in review (with a quiz)
Last year was an eventful one for the diamond industry: From the largest producers coordinating supply cuts and the manufactures to returning to profitability, to the second-largest gem-diamond ever recovered going to auction and more. Here's a quiz to test your knowledge.
Vale not giving up on Rio Colorado potash project just yet
Instead, the company is moving forward with a new prefeasibility study for the Argentina-based asset.
First Quantum dinged $40,000 for sulphuric acid spill at nickel mine
First Quantum Minerals has been fined $40,000 concerning an incident that occurred at the Ravensthorpe nickel mine in 2014.
China to become net importer of some rare earths
New study says after lengthy and painful adjustment, rare earth industry will return to growth led by global government initiatives around green energy.
Death toll at India coal mine cave-in climbs to 18
The number of casualties from a coal mine accident in India has risen to 18, nearly doubling the 10 found dead soon after the Dec. 29 incident.
