Copper is odd one out on this hedge fund positioning chart The red metal is the lone commodity being shunned by the smart money. Frik Els | February 23, 2014 | 7:06 pm
‘No hurry’ in Vale-Glencore talks over Canadian combination Brazil's Vale said over the weekend talks with Glencore over combining their Canadian operations continue, but no deal is likely "early this year." Frik Els | February 23, 2014 | 6:43 pm
Study shows mining sector funding jumped 180% in December quarter SNL Metals & Mining reveals that while the minerals exploration sector recorded lower drilling activity, funds raised by the mining sector saw a near three-fold increase to $6.2 billion. SNL Metals & Mining | February 23, 2014 | 5:34 pm
Vale opens first new Sudbury mine in more than 40 years Vale calls it 'Canada's mine of the future.' Ana Komnenic | February 21, 2014 | 9:50 pm
Investors take chunks out of Newmont after big loss, reserves cut Shares in world number two gold miner drop in heavy volume after missing on earnings and revenue and slashing gold and copper reserves. Frik Els | February 21, 2014 | 6:02 pm
Weak Chinese factory data dents copper price A gauge of manufacturing activity in top copper consumer China is down six months in a row and at the lowest level since July. Frik Els | February 20, 2014 | 8:40 pm
INFOGRAPHIC: How much do geologists make? And why did Forbes rank Geology as the 7th most valuable college major? Mine Staffing International | February 20, 2014 | 3:01 pm
China’s record copper, iron ore imports are not being put to work With credit tight inside the country, China's record-setting copper and iron ore imports and stockpiles are being used for financing deals. Frik Els | February 18, 2014 | 11:40 pm