Gold price: Hedge funds bullish bets jump 57%
Change of sentiment among large-scale gold price futures speculators following eight straight weeks of increasing bearishness.
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Scientists say mining e-waste may be an economical option
The Canadian team says recovering metals such as copper and rare earths from LED lights may turn to be an economical option soon.
McEwen gold output slightly down in 2016, but liquid assets doubled
Annual consolidated production in 2016 was 145,530 gold equivalent ounces, down from the 154,529 gold equivalent ounces mined in 2015, but liquid assets now worth $64 million.
Atlas Copco to split in two, appoints new CEO
The Swedish company plans to list its mining tools division by 2018 in the biggest-ever shakeup of the group, which could spark takeover interest.
Crown attempts to stay MiningWatch’s charges against Mount Polley
The federal government is seeking a withdrawal of the criminal charges before the NGO has the chance to present any evidence.
Everyone wants Kate Middleton’s diamond ring
Eager Chinese and Russian buyers are requesting replicas of the the sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
EPA won’t pay mine spill claims
The US Environmental Protection Agency won’t pay the $1.2 billion in claims filed by local governments, farmers, ranchers, tribes, and river-running raft companies.
Mining the Moon: Florida company one step closer
Moon Express wants to mine Helium-3 on the Moon.
Copper to be best performing commodity of 2017 — analysts
Experts and industry actors interviewed by MINING.com see prices picking up this year, driven by declining supplies and the prospect of increased demand coming from construction, electric vehicles and other renewable technologies.