Namibia’s new uranium mine to boost growth, make it world’s third producer
The country's uranium output is expected to triple in 2017 as the massive Husab mine begins production.
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Gold price forecast to soar 50 per cent up next year amid euro-zone uncertainties
Gold traders expect the price of gold to climb between 25 per cent to 50 per cent next year as a coming swarm of political uncertainties will lead investors to bet on the precious metal.
Can carbon taxes kill pipeline opposition?
The fundamental question remains: can carbon taxes return growth and prosperity to oil sands?
New WA iron mine to start production in H1 2017
A new iron ore facility in Western Australia expects to start mining in early 2017.
China bans North Korean coal- but only till January
Fresh UN sanctions against North Korea aimed at punishment for a nuclear test in September will be honoured by China, the reclusive regime's most important trading and diplomatic partner.
Brazil grants operating license to Vale’s massive S11D iron ore mine
Mine is set to start operations by the end of the year, with first shipment set for January 2017.
Centerra scraps dividends, gets Turkish project financing facility extended
Shares fell after the miner said it would suspend dividends until further notice, due to current restrictions to funds held at its Kyrgyz Republic subsidiary, Kumtor Gold.
Iron ore soars past $80 a tonne
The steelmaking raw material is up 85% this year, or more than double its December 2015 price.
