Base metals fall on Italy debt worries, supply in focus

According to the FT sources, the deal has become "too expensive" for BHP to pursue given the rise in Anglo American’s stock price in recent months.

As most Canadian industry leaders have pointed out, the US depends on Canada for a host of minerals and supplies.

Aquitaine Metals head Chris Taylor believes his newest project could surpass one of the biggest recent discoveries of his storied career for scale and richness.

Nornickel has signed an agreement with the truck maker to manufacture and supply mining equipment.