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Copper prices may weigh on Rio Tinto’s looming decision on Oyu Tolgoi expansion

The company said it would announce a final decision on the matter early next year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2015 | 6:35 am

Rick Rule: Absolutely manic bull market in gold coming soon

But when will the bear end?

Palisade Radio | November 26, 2015 | 12:05 am

These 6 metals, minerals back to greenfield pricing by 2020

New study says in a post-China boom world geological shortage becomes a stronger driver of prices than demand – and even coal will need new mines.

Frik Els | November 25, 2015 | 4:31 pm

Anglo American shares close at lowest in 16 years on HSBC note

HSBC downgraded the company to 'reduce' from 'hold' and highlighted that Anglo's precarious cash flow situation may force it to cancel its dividend.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2015 | 10:30 am

Goldcorp, Teck combine projects, create new $3.5 billion mine in Chile

The 50/50 joint venture, momentarily named Project Corridor, is expected to help slash development costs as metal prices have dropped to multiyear lows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2015 | 4:33 am

Copper price: Lower for longer

Study shows copper price fall matches previous down-cycles going back to 1975, but expect a long painful slog before a sustained recovery.

Frik Els | November 24, 2015 | 11:50 pm

Illegally mined gold from Colombia sold in the US — report

Small-scale miners are being forced out at gunpoint or extorted to work for the armed groups that are taking over their operations. These gangs later sell the gold in the U.S., a report reveals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2015 | 8:05 am