The European Union announced on Tuesday the imposition of sanctions against state-owned Iranian oil and gas firms in response to Tehran's ongoing nuclear ambitions.
The Archduke Joseph diamond, a storied gemstone weighing more than 76 carats, is expected to fetch over USD$15 million when auctioned by Christie's in Geneva this November.
In addition to its importance for human civilization as an industrial metal, copper also plays a vital role in the human immune system as a killer of foreign microbes.
The death of a Chinese gold miner in Ghana as well as the arrest of over 90 of his compatriots and colleagues has triggered a strong response from Beijing.
Anglo America's (NYSE:AAL) Kumba Iron Ore announced on Monday that it had fired almost 300 workers in South Africa for participating in an illegal strike and commandeering millions in company equipment.
France's International Energy Agency has painted a fresh picture of the international crude oil industry which foresees major changes to regional focus and distribution.
