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Scientists show lasers can detect weapons-grade uranium from a distance

Researchers in the United States may have made a breakthrough in the quest to discern between uranium used for power generation and material that is being made into nuclear weapons.

Andrew Topf | March 9, 2017 | 11:51 am

Dieselgate hasn’t hurt platinum price

Strong ETF inflows, rising autocatalyst demand despite Volkswagen emission scandal combined with falling mine supply to boost platinum price says new study.

Frik Els | March 9, 2017 | 10:01 am

Exhibition of Diavik-mined giant, uncut Foxfire diamond extended

The 187.6-carat rare stone will remain on display until April at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C..

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2017 | 10:00 am

China leaves size, timing of coal output restrictions to local authorities

Beijing will adopt more market-friendly measures in the sector and other oversupplied industries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2017 | 6:02 am

Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis steps down, set to lead BT

He joins a growing list of chairmen who are leaving some of the world's' top mining companies, including BHP Billiton and Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2017 | 3:46 am

Why commodities could be on the verge of a massive surge

After finishing 2016 up 25 percent, commodities are getting another boost from bullish investors.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | March 8, 2017 | 5:41 pm

After terrible 2016, Indian gold demand will recover: WGC

According to the World Gold Council, Indian gold demand has bottomed.

Andrew Topf | March 8, 2017 | 1:39 pm

Billionaire Rennert must pay $213.2 million judgment: US appeals court

A jury found Rennert liable for looting his now-defunct magnesium company to build one of the country's most expensive homes,

Reuters | March 8, 2017 | 1:32 pm

PDAC 2017 Convention exceeds expectations

Over 24,000 people attended this year's Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Convention — a strong indication that confidence has returned to the mineral exploration and mining industry.

PDAC | March 8, 2017 | 1:05 pm

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