Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) said it will dissolve its Michigan iron nuggets joint venture with Kobe Steel (KBSTY) as coal and iron-ore producer Cliffs looks to focus on its core business.

Zinc may be the black sheep of base metals this year amid expectations that increases in mining capacity will pressure prices. However, the outlook could brighten should some of those expansion plans be put on hold because of weak demand and problems getting project financing. Longer term, analysts expect prices may rise as mines close, shrinking supply.

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) plans to close six of its older coal-fired power plants located in three states by September due to expected […]

Michael Cuggino, manager of the Permanent Portfolio Fund, says commodities have been oversold.

Western Australia invited China to invest in a A$5.94 billion (US$6 billion) port and rail project that aims to open up a new iron ore province in the state's Mid West after Wednesday stripping a Mitsubishi Corp.-led venture of exclusive development rights.

Ron Paul has an investment portfolio that’s worth anywhere between $2.44 million and $5.46 million, and the Wall Street Journal has taken a closer look at his holdings.

Gold vaulted 1% higher, trading above $1,600, as worries about liquidity eased after Spain's successful debt auction and stronger economic data from Germany.

Newmont Mining Corp.'s (NEM) third-quarter earnings fell 8.2% as a steep acquisition-related charge weighed down the bottom line.