Gold slides to six-week low, approaches $1,700 an ounce

Gold fell to a six-week low in Tuesday trading, stopping just short of the $1,700 an ounce threshold as investors become increasingly concerned about the state of the global economy.

Marc Howe | October 23, 2012 | 11:13 pm

Leeb alleges manipulation of gold by major hedge funds

Storied investor and financial author Stephen Leeb alleges that major hedge funds have engaged in concerted efforts to manipulate precious metals markets.

Marc Howe | October 23, 2012 | 10:36 pm

Copper sinks to six week low on Middle Kingdom’s economic unease

Copper futures have hit a six week low on trepidation over China's worsening economic outlook and caution just prior to a key meeting of the US Federal Reserve.

Marc Howe | October 23, 2012 | 11:59 am

Debt jubilee would wipe out US economy overnight: Pento

Veteran investor Michael Pento says the global "debt jubilee" which has been recently proposed as a one-shot panacea for the world's economic woes would have "unbelievably painful consequences" and lead to a collapse in asset prices.

Marc Howe | October 23, 2012 | 10:13 am

Global gem industry unveils World Diamond Mark initiative

The global diamond industry has announced the establishment of World Diamond Mark, an international non-profit marketing organization funded under the initiative of mid-tier players.

Marc Howe | October 23, 2012 | 3:18 am

Antique maps from the 1800’s could revive historic copper region

A junior exploration company is using land surveys from the 1870's to locate copper deposits in South Australia's historic Burra mining region.

Marc Howe | October 23, 2012 | 1:30 am

Gold climbs back on Indian demand

Gold prices have enjoyed a partial recovery from the prior session's precipitous drop on anticipation of improved demand from India.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 11:10 pm

Chinese slowdown hits US miners and suppliers

Ailing economic growth in China is beginning to take a toll on miners and suppliers stateside.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 10:44 pm

Rio’s iridescent diamonds draw keen interest from international bidders

Rio Tinto's auction of a fresh set of multi-hued diamonds from its Argyle mine in Australia have elicited strong competition amongst bidders hailing from both Asia and Europe.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 5:24 am

Queensland to rescind decades-long ban on uranium mining

The Australian tropical state of Queensland has announced that a decades-long ban on uranium mining will soon be rescinded.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 2:34 am

Queensland Mining Corporation seeks to expand Young Australian copper project

Queensland Mining Corporation commences initial resource drilling for the expansion of its Young Australian copper project in Queensland.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 2:15 am

Chinese businesses rush to Indonesia in lead up to mineral export ban

Chinese investors and suppliers are flocking to Indonesia in the lead up to the archipelago nation's imposition of a ban on mineral exports in 2014.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 1:24 am

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