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LME launches probe on cobalt suppliers over fears of child exploitation

The LME has sent a directive to all suppliers asking them to detail how they guarantee “responsible sourcing” of the commodities they trade in the exchange.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2017 | 10:25 am

Massive drilling campaign underway at legendary Russian gold deposit

Polyus starts 180,000m drilling campaign to update mineral reserve as…

Frik Els | November 21, 2017 | 2:59 pm

Nebraska OK’s Keystone XL Pipeline, but more obstacles in the horizon

State has approved controversial project but insisted on alternative route,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2017 | 10:02 am

South Africa’s parliament delays passing key mining law

Lawmakers will miss a December target to pass changes to…

Reuters | November 21, 2017 | 5:06 am

India’s US coal imports highest since 2015, seen up further on ban

Coal imports seen rising further amid fears ban may expand.…

Reuters | November 20, 2017 | 3:16 am

More than 25,000 investors and mining types walked into PDAC. The result was. . .realistic

PDAC curse or blessing? Fresh from the Letter Writer Presentations track at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, The Gold Report asked thought leaders to share their impressions from the annual minefest.

The Gold Report | March 10, 2014 | 11:03 pm

CHART OF THE DAY: Attendance at the industry’s biggest shindig and the mood of miners

A drop.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 10, 2014 | 10:15 pm

Copper, iron ore miners take huge hits

The world's largest diversified miners are sold off Monday as copper, iron ore and coking coal prices slide.

Frik Els | March 10, 2014 | 9:22 pm

Australia’s mining tax expected revenue continues to disappoint

It has raised a mere $232 million so far, as opposed to $4 billion originally forecast when the legislation was enacted in 2011.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2014 | 5:18 pm

Copper at 8-month low on disappointing China exports

Shanghai copper, in turn, went down beyond its 5% daily limit on Monday, hitting its lowest in more than four years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2014 | 11:15 am

Australia still fighting coal mine fire that made town look ‘like Mordor,’ though toxic fumes reduced

The fire started in early February, engulfing nearby town in smoke.

Ana Komnenic | March 9, 2014 | 10:40 pm

Ukraine: Vultures of political capital descend

There are two countries that could use this situation to the benefit if they play their cards wisely: Belarus and Canada.

Oilprice.com | March 9, 2014 | 8:40 pm

Canadian grain vs. Canadian oil

Some farmers accuse railways of loading more oil while allowing their crops to pile up.

Ana Komnenic | March 9, 2014 | 5:41 pm

Why gold looks better than the S&P: Marc Faber, PhD

Marc Faber, author of the Gloom, Boom, and Doom Report, and a Director of Sprott Inc. shared his most recent views during a recent visit to our offices… In particular, he’s seeing cracks in the broad stock market become apparent:

Sprott Group | March 7, 2014 | 11:05 pm

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