August 14, 2015 Glencore sells stakes in three assets, gets only $290 million Investors weren't happy with the news. The stock dropped to record lows Friday, becoming the top loser on FTSE 350 mining index.
August 13, 2015 Glencore hit by $790 million writedown, cuts spending The company's action on spending follows sharp falls across commodity prices this year.
August 13, 2015 Global gold demand hits six-year-low as China, India buy less Total bullion demand dropped 12% in the second quarter of the year, due in part to directionless prices, the WGC says.
August 12, 2015 Iron ore price rally safe from yuan devaluation High cost domestic Chinese iron ore mines will stay shut, boosting already surging imports.
August 12, 2015 The Saudi oil price war is backfiring With record production of 10.564 million barrels per day in June 2015, Saudi Arabia has been one of the major driving forces behind the current oil price slump.
August 11, 2015 Dr Copper making way too much of China devaluation Bellwether copper price falls to fresh six-year low after China devalues currency, but new report says market reaction is a knee-jerk one.
August 10, 2015 Antarctica may hold the key to regulating mining in space As we turn our eyes to the skies, we should also look south to gain some insight into governance matters in outer space.
August 9, 2015 Codelco says over $15 million in damages due to strike at Salvador mine Codelco, the world's No.1 copper producer, confirmed it will start legal actions against protesters this week.
August 9, 2015 British investment fund to buy Anglo’s mines in Chile According to local newspaper El Mercurio, the unnamed fund is buying Anglo's Mantoverde and Mantos Blancos copper mines.
August 6, 2015 CHARTS: Iron ore price only getting more volatile Compared to the wild swings iron ore dealers have to deal with, gold, coal and copper traders are coasting.
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