Gold prices unlikely to settle as Iraq tensions escalate If anything, experts agree gold will continue to build on last week's gains. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2014 | 5:08 pm
US Midwest poised for a copper and iron ore mining rebirth There are at least six mines proposed or already started in the area comprised by Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2014 | 2:39 pm
Scientists unveil hardest synthetic diamond ever made The new synthetic rock is harder than its natural counterpart and can withstand even higher temperatures. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2014 | 12:23 pm
World’s most expensive baby bottle — made of gold and diamonds Prices go from $136,000 to $272,000, depending on the size. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2014 | 6:26 pm
Chile’s Codelco appoints interim CEO Octavio Araneda, VP of the company's central-south operations, will serve as interim CEO until a new leader is picked. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2014 | 5:56 pm
Chile gives lithium another try Government created yesterday a national commission that will work on a new state policy for the exploitation of lithium. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2014 | 7:00 pm
Oil sands juniors hit hardest by Canada’s barriers to foreign investors Foreign takeover rules imposed in 2012 have hurt oil sands companies, shows a new study by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2014 | 5:37 pm
Petra unveils largest-ever blue diamond found at Cullinan mine The 122.52-carat blue diamond won't be sold before the end of Petra's current financial year on June 30. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2014 | 2:52 pm
Centerra Gold won’t shut down Kumtor mine, plan approved The government of Kyrgyzstan has approved Centerra's mine plan for 2014, after the company threatened to shut operations at the country's largest gold deposit. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2014 | 2:05 pm
Aquila dives as China’s Baosteel warns no better bid coming Baosteel chairman Dai Zhihao threatened to dump the company's 19.8% stake and said it would not extend the offer past the July deadline. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2014 | 1:21 pm
