Copper faces double supply disruption threat in 2018: Andy Home
What two factors threaten to disrupt the copper sector in 2018?
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One big, potential catalyst for gold in 2018
The rebound in the precious metals sector continues.
Metals power higher as sickly dollar spurs copper-to-gold rally
Copper surged as much as 2.1 percent, the most since Nov. 13, to $7,262 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange.
Why cobalt will struggle to free itself from the DRC: Andy Home
Return of Katanga mine increases dependence of the whole cobalt supply chain on just one highly problematic country, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Acacia Mining’s Q4 output down on Tanzania export ban
The London-listed miner said production in three months to Dec fell 30 pct to 148,477 oz. compared with a year ago and 22 pct from the previous quarter.
Canada’s RNC Minerals in talks to fund battery material mine
RNC Minerals in talks with commodity traders, mine operators and financiers to secure $1bn to build world's biggest nickel and cobalt project next year.
Tahoe cutting 250 jobs at Escobal mine in Guatemala on reopening delays
Canadian miner cited uncertainty over whether it will ever have its mining license for the operation reinstated as main reason for the layoffs.
McEwen 2017 output fails to impress, but gold prices boost shares
The Canadian precious metals miner produced 109,947 gold ounces and 3,178,742 silver ounces, last year, roughly in line with full-year guidance of 109,500 ounces of gold and 3,337,000 silver ounces.
Gem Diamonds shares on fire as miner finds 910-carat rock
Massive find is believed to be the fifth biggest gem-quality diamond ever found
