December 17, 2012

SEC endorses JPMorgan copper ETF

The resolution makes it easier for the U.S. bank to launch its product.

December 17, 2012

China slashes rare earth mining rights in half

China seeks to strengthen pricing ability on rare earth market

December 17, 2012

Afghanistan faces airborne gold exodus

Bullion sent via commercial plane flights to the money-laundering center of Dubai

December 17, 2012

First Quantum seeks to create world’s biggest copper producer with hostile Inmet bid

Inmet shareholders approached directly with sweetened deal

December 17, 2012

SKM partners with Adani to deliver Abbot Point coal port in Australia

Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has been appointed by Adani Mining to provide engineering services for the development of the Abbot Point port expansion in Queensland.

December 16, 2012

‘Gold and silver will return to the historic role of sound money’: Fitzwilson

"If history is our guide, the new wealthy will be those who had the wisdom to get out of paper money before the end of the current system."

December 16, 2012

Substitute teacher heir to $7.4 million gold hoard uncovered in reclusive cousin’s garage

Reclusive Carson City resident amassed 2,695 coins estimated to be worth over $7.4 million in total

December 16, 2012

INFOGRAPHIC: Stunning growth in the developing world’s new millionaires

Brazil and China lead the pack

December 16, 2012

Gold fever strikes German retail investors

69% of Germans have invested in gold, with around half of them keeping bullion in their own homes

December 16, 2012

Chinese acquire controlling stake in Namibian copper mine with AUD$30m investment

Heilongjiang Heilong and West Minerals set to obtain controlling stake in Australia's International Base Metals