Mining titan and philanthropist Peter Munk’s lifetime of achievement
The iconic entrepreneur and founder of gold mining giant Barrick Gold has donated $300 million to institutions in Canada.
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With turmoil rampant, gold targets $1,300 as gloomy 2019 beckons
Gold is closing out 2018 with a flourish.
Chile’s Collahuasi aims to extend output at copper mine with $3.2B project
The project at Collahuasi is one of the world's largest copper mines, with an estimated 2018 production of 545,000 tonnes.
Chile to delay arbitration with top lithium producer Albemarle
Under the contract, Albemarle had agreed to provide as much as 25 percent of its annual production at a discount to companies seeking to produce battery metals within Chile.
Ballots replace bullets as mineral giant Congo holds vote
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Board of Brazil’s Vale gives CEO Schvartsman another term
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Asia Gold-Safe haven lure fails to lift demand; Indian jewellers stock up
Physical gold demand lacked vigour in most Asian hubs this week as limited safe haven interest failed to lift activity into the year end.
BHP, Rio, Vale stock bested Apple, Google, Facebook in 2018
It's been a tough year for mining, but the Big 3 were still a better investment than the FAANGs in 2018.