Release of Fed minutes simply a ploy to curb real indicators of inflation

Four leading Asian economies currently account for almost of Iran's exports of oil

Cold-call sales reps offer investors dyprosium and yttrium by the kilo

Premiums on ethically mined silver to be used for investment in local mining communities

60% of respondents still bullish on bullion

Imports of rare earth minerals from China plunged in 2012, while Japan-sourced supplies more than tripled

Tensions between locals and overseas mining interests escalate

New survey reveals significant anti-foreign sentiment

Australia's coal industry shed more than 8,000 jobs in the past six months

Legal technicality leaves Treasury with the right to mint platinum currency of any denomination

"When gold starts underlying their currency, it’s game over. The Chinese have won"

Daewoo, LG and Korean government team up with Cauldron Energy on Marree Uranium project