Havilah Resources to explore for additional copper-cobalt resources in the Mutooroo district

But exports forecasted to rise by at least 10% next year.

Final goal is to store half the national reserves of the precious metal, or about 3,400 tons, in its own vaults by 2020.

Christmas miracle.

Quality will win out, says Levi Spry, senior resources analyst at GMP Securities Australia.

US gold jewellery industry is seeing a big spike in sales.

Not many well-wishers on the Fed's big day.

For US$22 million.

Through a subsidiary, Rio owns 19% of Northern Dynasty, making it the largest single investor.

Once confined to Peru and Colombia, the shady business has spread out to neighbouring countries and is generating up to five times more revenue than drug trafficking.