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.
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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.
A bear raid on gold – Is that about to happen?
After some considerable selling of gold from the SPDR gold Exchange Traded Fund in the preceding months, early in 2013, Goldman Sachs came out with a warning that the gold price was going to fall and fall heavily.
China’s Baosteel faces competition in bid for Aquila Resources
Mineral Resources, which also operates small iron ore mines, now owns a 12% stake in Aquila.
Canadian diamond exploration perks up
For years it seemed that juniors were fleeing from diamond exploration — and for good reason.
Auctioneer sees silver lining in dropping oil prices
IronPlanet, a major heavy equipment auctioneer, expects an up-tick in its energy unit this year and next due to a downturn in […]
