organizations have been claiming victory about U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to delay the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline, warning that a similar fate awaits its Canadian counterpart, Northern Gateway. "This has to become more than simply a

Gold futures fell more than 4.4 percent on Wednesday as well-received U.S. economic data and a recovery in stock markets prompted investors to take profits in the metal after its rally to record highs.

Dow Jones )- Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. (5706.TO) and other Japanese companies said Tuesday that their joint venture in Chile has signed a combined $1.4 billion loan pact with banks to finance their copper and molybdenum mining project. The Japanese