Van Eck fund manager Joe Foster is building for the upswing
Lackluster gold should find some of its sparkle in the second half of 2014, according to Joe Foster, fund manager at Van Eck Associates.
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Diamond demand to climb 4.5% this year — De Beers
De Beers, the world's largest diamond miner by market value, is also bracing for a rough diamond demand rush.
First Nevada now Turkey discovery boosts Pilot Gold shares
Vancouver junior's stock pops after discovering new copper-gold porphyry in Turkey, bringing gains this year to 74%.
US coal miner employment sustains free fall beyond second year
A free fall in U.S. coal mining employment that began after a near-term peak in the final quarter of 2011 has extended into 2014, with first-quarter employment dropping by more than 5,700 jobs, or a decline of about 7.0%, compared to same quarter a year ago.
Report: Thermal coal price forecasts too pessimistic
Macquarie says sub-$65 unlikely because first Indonesian and then Australian producers will drop out of the market around these levels.
Congo mines no longer controlled by warlords and militia —report
Tin, tantalum and tungsten mines used to generate $185 million a year for armed groups. Now, about two-thirds of those operations are part of peaceful supply chains, study shows.
24k gold mountain bike on sale for ‘only’ $1 million
It boasts 600 black diamonds, 500 golden sapphires and an alligator skin seat, among other extravagant components.
CHART: China construction vs copper price – something’s gotta give
With all the focus on the unwinding of China's metal-backed loans, it's easy to lose sight of copper's ugly demand fundamentals.
LME chief flags gold fix flagging
London Metal Exchange, bidding to take over administration of gold and silver fix, says its open to manipulation.
