World’s no. 2 copper producer hits the hard part of its recovery

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But doubts are creeping in about sustainability of the rally.

Half of private capital funds say it's easier to find attractive investments in the sector new study finds.

Tin price is up more than 25% since January.

The need for responsible mining practices is not new and has for many years been at the top of the agenda for many large scale mining companies.

Industry bellwether Caterpillar's global mining equipment sales drop 42% as Asia-Pacific and Latin America orders fall off a cliff.

Bidders include former Barrick Gold CEO Aaron Regent's company, Magris Resources, and Chilean energy firm Copec.

Volatile metal and mining stocks enjoy another huge rally Thursday as copper jumps to four-and-a-half month high and the iron ore price surges 5.5%.

Mr. Laskowski has over 35 years in the mining industry working as a specialist in resource evaluation.