Speculators dump Western Potash after Chinese deal disappoints
Stock is down 11% after $32 million injection from China fails to excite those hoping for a premium takeover.
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Iron ore, molybdenum and nickel are the main commodities executives see as having the highest likelihood of depreciating in value over the next three years.
Ontario Securities Commission asked to probe Tahoe Resources for alleged violence in Guatemala
Company's staff faces claims of obstructing justice and ordering to shoot protestors.
Gold price consolidates recent gains
Building a base above $1,400 an ounce.
Glencore Xstrata fires 1,000 workers at South African chrome mines
For staging an illegal strike that started last week.
Snakes hunter finds enigmatic gold, diamond, sapphire pendant
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Indonesia tells Freeport to halt copper-gold mine for 3 months
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Fears Brazil will force Vale into new Argentine potash deal
Former and current presidents of Brazil appear to be working hard at resurrecting the $6 billion-plus project.
Glencore Xstrata and Indian firms eye Rio’s $10bn assets for sale
Sale is part of CEO Sam Walsh’s plans to reduce operating costs by $5 billion over the next two years.