Glencore Xstrata to pursue $3bn iron ore project in Congo
The world-class deposit has proven reserves of 2.5 billion tonnes at 34% iron.
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Gold price drops to 5-week low. Goldman sees short term sub-$1,000 risk
Jeffrey Currie, the head of commodities research at Goldman Sachs, sees gold overshooting on the downside and the metal could "clearly trade below $1,000."
Obama’s ‘all-out-war’ on coal hits China
China yesterday and the US next week, both banning construction of new coal-fired power plants.
Good-bye Bernanke, hello Summers?
President Obama has reportedly made his choice for the next Federal Reserve's chairman.
Canada’s Silvercorp blames contractor for production dip at Chinese mines
Company said mining contractors were adding waste rock from development tunnels to ore trucks before they were weighed.
Breaking: NASA Voyager I first spacecraft to travel outside our solar system
"The beginning of a new journey."
Huffington Post writer asks Prince Charles to fight Romania gold mine
Interesting choice.
Australian coal miners walk off the job after late wages payment
“It’s not the first time it’s happened and the boys have had enough."
