U.S copper futures lost more than a quarter of their value in the July to September period, their largest drop since Q4 2008 U.S. copper futures sustained their biggest quarterly loss since the height of the financial crisis three years ago, as growing

FDG Mining (TSX-V: FDG), a newcomer to the TSX Venture Exchange, got a shareprice boost Friday after it described success with early-stage exploration, primarily based on soil sampling, in a press release.

Meetings involving all interested parties were held throughout the week in Burkina Faso to formally begin the implementation of this project. About IAMGOLDIAMGOLD (www.iamgold.com) is a leading mid-tier gold mining company producing approximately one

The gold miner said has restarted most of the operations at its Evander mine in South Africa's Mpumalanga province that was shut following fatalities at the operation early this week. Harmony Gold, South Africa's third-largest gold miner, said on

Gold prices fell to a one-month low on Friday to $1,719.29 a troy ounce, having earlier traded as low as $1,715.94, hit by a sell-off in the commodities complex as the dollar pared earlier falls. Gold prices fell to a one-month low on Friday, hit by a

Canadian National Rail CEO Claude Mongeau said Thursday coal exports, rail volumes have been steady and show no signs of a double dip recession, but years of sluggish economic growth are expected. (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway Co sees no drop in

Peru, a top global producer of precious and base metals, expects $42 billion in mining investments over the next decade and Congress has approved new legislation that will see miners pay royalties of between 1% and 12% of their operating profits. Author:

Gold, platinum and Brent oil will lead gains in commodities as investors seek to protect their assets and shortages emerge, according to Tony Hall, the hedge- fund manager who earned 33 percent for his clients this year.

The Australia-based miner has restarted uranium production at its Kayelekera mine in Malawi as scheduled following upgrade work. (Reuters) - Uranium producer Paladin Energy Ltd said on Friday production had restarted at its Kayelekera mine in Malawi as

Programs to stimulate the economy are likely to keep commodity prices strong in the short to medium term and net longs have been increasing for the past four weeks as funds increased their bullish bets.

In the race to build - or sell - the next big gold mine, International Tower Hill says it is committed to the former on its 17 million ounce Livengood property in Alaska. HALIFAX, NS - International Tower Hill made it clear Wednesday that it is willing

African Barrick Gold, which has four gold mines in Africa's fourth largest gold producer Tanzania, said on Wednesday it was planning to cross-list on the country's bourse by the end of this year.