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Why prospect generators: an interview with Brent Cook

Prospect and project generators are often overlooked by speculators in the natural resource space, Brent Cook says in Proven and Probable interview.

Proven and Probable | November 10, 2017 | 12:08 pm

Indonesia warns of tough response after Papuan rebels threaten Freeport

Indonesia's military said on Friday it was prepared to take tough measures against rebels who have threatened to "destroy" mining operations of Freeport-McMoRan Inc in the eastern province of Papua in their struggle for independence.

Reuters | November 10, 2017 | 4:05 am

BHP needs 120 new workers at its Olympic Dam in Australia

The mining giant will add those jobs during the next 12 months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2017 | 3:44 am

Canada’s ‘light touch’ on penny stocks draws ire as deal fails

Collapse of $750m mining deal sparks criticism that Canada needs heavier-handed approach to regulating venture market.

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2017 | 11:18 am

Russian fund plans a $1bn mining venture with China Gold

"We and China Gold will create an attractive financial platform that private investors can take part in and make money," said Alexey Chekunkov, head of fund.

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2017 | 10:35 am

Armed separatists occupy villages near Freeport’s Indonesia mine

Armed separatists have occupied five villages in Indonesia’s Papua province, threatening to disrupt Freeport-McMoRan Inc’s giant Grasberg copper mine, which has already been hit this year by labor unrest and a dispute over operating rights.

Reuters | November 9, 2017 | 4:23 am

Copper traders are making high-flying bets about the future of the metal

Call options wagering on copper climbing above $10,000 a metric ton by Dec 2018 have started trading during past two weeks, with $4.5m spent by traders.

Bloomberg News | November 8, 2017 | 1:42 pm