Robust copper price prompts switch to aluminum
It's a trend already established in China where only 25% of insulated and overhead cables use copper versus 60% in developed economies.
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US growth, inflation numbers drop gold price through $1,300
Interest rates could rise sooner rather than later.
BHP firing 6% of workforce in Chile’s Pampa Norte division
Division encompasses the Spence and Cerro Colorado copper mines.
Only US oil sands mine hit by protests
21 of 80 Utah Tar Sands Resistance members arrested during physical confrontation.
Rio’s $3.7bn Mozambique coal business fetches $50m
The assets were acquired when it took over Riversdale Mining in 2011.
Failure to cut carbon emissions to cost the U.S. $150bn a year: report
The White House document concludes that the cost of mitigating the effects of climate change could rise by as much as 40%.
Secret political payments by Japan power firm unveiled: Asahi
Seven prime ministers, other top politicians received funds.
Newmont to spend $900 million to develop Suriname gold mine
Gold reserves of 4.2 million ounces at an average grade of 1.22 grams per tonne