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Discovery Metals rejects $830 million bid from Shanghai PE firm

Africa-focused copper miner Discovery Metals (ASX:DML) has rejected a bid from Shanghai's Cathay Fortune on the grounds that the proposed AUD$830 million consideration is insufficient.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 3:08 am

First Majestic produces a record 2.44 million silver equivalent ounces in third quarter

Production at its four operating mines in Mexico increased 36% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to the same period last year.

Marketwire | October 10, 2012 | 12:17 pm

Stronger yuan will cheapen commodities for China: Leeb

Renowned investment guru Stephen Leeb says China is pushing for a stronger yuan in order to cut the cost of its commodities purchases.

Marc Howe | October 10, 2012 | 2:22 am

Royal Canadian Mint delivers a bounty of new collector coins

The Royal Canadian Mint unwrapped bountiful array of new collector coins.

CNW Group | October 9, 2012 | 6:03 pm

Oyu Tolgoi: All that’s left is for China to flip the switch

First ore from the massive copper-gold-silver mine is expected to be processed within six weeks of China and Mongolia signing the final power agreement.

Frik Els | October 9, 2012 | 5:23 pm

Anglo Asian gold production on the rise

Anglo Asian Mining disclosed Tuesday a surge in gold production at its flagship gold, copper and silver mine, in Azerbaijan, in the third quarter.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2012 | 5:13 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: Is silver the new gold?

“The Silver Bomb: Beyond The Return Of Metal As Money” has come up with an infographic that explores why some investing experts believe that silver’s price may outpace gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2012 | 3:07 pm