China scoops up more gold for reserves as global risks mount
While China’s holdings are the sixth largest by country, they account for only 2.4 percent of reserves, compared with more than 70 percent in Germany and the US.
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Bougainville’s $58B gold-copper mine rights safe for now as Mining Act changes rejected
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has rejected controversial changes to its mining law.
Northern Star shares up on better-than-expected exploration results at Alaska mine
The company’s stock closed Tuesday in Sydney 1.82% higher at A$8.97 on the news.
Inside the global iron ore crisis: What’s next in four charts
Iron ore’s dramatic rally will raise costs for steelmakers, potentially crimping their profit margins, unless they are able to pass on the additional burden to customers.
Iron ore futures tumble in Singapore as Vale-driven rally frays
Vale has flagged production cuts of as much as 70 million tons in the wake of the deadly dam breach, spurring worries about a substantial loss of seaborne supply.
Cobalt’s price crash bottoming out, stocks to hinder quick rally
The market is comfortably supplied in the short term, there shouldn't be any risk of shortages as long as the big projects ramp up.
FLSmidth completes IMP buyout
The company said the acquisition is key to help miners in its portfolio know the ore characteristics within their mines.
$58-billion Pacific mine claim seen at risk as referendum nears
The Panguna mine has an estimated 5.3 million metric tons of copper and 19.3 million ounces of gold, according to BCL, worth about $58 billion.
Fura promotes transparency in coloured gem industry
Fura Gems has launched the Provenance Proof Blockchain designed to promote transparency in the coloured gemstones industry.
