Surge in copper imports defy dismal Chinese trade data
If the overall import and export numbers for the world's second largest economy were not so dismal, the copper price would've reacted even more positively.
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A radical solution for the rare earth supply crunch: Jack Lifton
Iron miners don't make cars, so why should rare earth miners make magnets?
The Asian giant stampeding into gold
As the West flees the precious metal, another set of gold buyers has come forward with the aim to preserve wealth.
Coeur estimates annual silver production of 9.1m oz. at Mexican mine
Coeur has completed a preliminary economic assessment for its planned La Precious silver and gold project in Mexico's Durango state.
Israel Chemicals moves dead sea salt for $1 billion
At Israel’s southern Dead Sea pools, where visitors bob in water so dense with salt they float, David Zvida gestures toward hotels lining the coast.
Does gold price collapse really represent confidence in the global economy?
"Policymakers should be cautious in interpreting the plunge in gold prices as a vote of confidence in their performance."
Saskatoon potash producer signs agreement with China
Gensource and China will develop potash resources.
Kentucky man digs up 2.95-carat diamond in Arkansas
Largest diamond found in the Crater of Diamonds State Park so far this year.
Laser Technology Announces the Release of Two New TruPulse Laser Rangefinders
These exciting new laser measurement tools are being unveiled for the first time at this year’s Esri User Conference at booth #2517.
