July 6, 2015

Australian coal miners attack China’s new testing system

They claim Beijing is using it to block imports and so favour its own struggling coal industry.

July 5, 2015

Bitcoin is way up, euro is way down

Greece votes no.

July 5, 2015

Investment banking prescriptions for Eldorado Gold’s ailment

"Ideally the company should be broken up into a Chinese piece, a Turkish-listed piece and an 'other' piece."

July 3, 2015

Kyrgyzstan extends Centerra Gold’s Kumtor mine environment permit

The extension is for the miner's permits for emissions into the atmosphere and waste disposal into the tailings pond.

July 3, 2015

Iron ore hits four-month low

As fresh reports provided further evidence of a slowing Chinese economic and consequently increasing stock piles up at its ports.

July 3, 2015

U.S. woman finds 8.52-carat diamond at Arkansas Park

The sparkly, white diamond half the size of a quarter is the fifth largest found since the park was established in 1972.

July 3, 2015

The missing diamond shortage

If you’ve ever been to a diamond investment pitch you’ve probably seen ‘The Chart,’ the one where diamond demand soars, while supply trails forlornly in its wake.

July 2, 2015

Iran brings 13 tons of gold back home after latest round of nuclear talks

The nation has successfully repatriated part of its gold holdings that had been frozen as part a number of sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other global powers over its…

July 2, 2015

Chile gives copper giant Codelco much-needed $225 million cash injection

The funds will come from the company’s own 2014 profits, as the state-owned miner gives its profits to Chile's government.

July 2, 2015

Anglo American laying off up to 20% of its staff as investors press for further savings

Cuts likely to be announced at the end of the month, when the miner is set to publish its first-half results.