CHARTS: Mining’s fattest margins
New report expects gold mining companies to enjoy their best margins in history next year, while copper miners should enjoy another year of 100% gaps.
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China’s big commodity inflation scare is easing — for now
The commodities boom that helped propel producer inflation to a 26-year high in China is showing signs of waning.
BHP and Woodside to create global energy company
The merger of BHP’s oil and gas portfolio with Woodside will create a global top 10 independent energy company by production and the largest energy company listed on the ASX.
Bonterra drills bonanza 140 g/t gold over 0.5m at Gladiator
Bonterra has so far drilled 229,691 metres at Gladiator and discovered 1.4 million oz of gold.
Talisker cuts 81 g/t gold in Bralorne-Pioneer Gap zone in Britsh Columbia
This intersection increased the strike of the 77 vein 1,100 metres from historic workings.
i-80 Gold proceeds with underground exploration at McCoy-Cove
According to i-80, the Cove deposit on the McCoy-Cove property represents one of North America's higher-grade gold deposits.
Gold price drops to 2-week low as Fed opens door to faster tapering
The Fed suggested last week that it would table the idea of tapering its asset purchases at the upcoming December meeting.
Iron ore price up as demand improves in China
Traders cheered a marginal improvement in consumption of industrial metals in China.
Zinc price jumps as Glencore cuts production in Italy
The Portovesme line, which can produce 100,000 tonnes of zinc sulphide a year, will be put on care and maintenance by the end of the year.