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Glencore shares soar on faster than expected debt reduction

The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it for 18 months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 4, 2015 | 3:16 am

QE’s creeping communism

Most economists and investors readily acknowledge that the current period of central bank activism, characterized by extended bouts of quantitative easing and zero percent interest rates, is a newly-blazed trail in economic history.

Peter Schiff - Euro Pacific Capital | November 3, 2015 | 2:00 am

Merging ecology and economy to transform urban mining into world’s leading target manufacturer

According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated around the world every year. What's more, the metal deposits found in many types of e-waste can be 40 to 50 times richer than the raw ore extracted from mines.

Solar Technology Inc. | November 2, 2015 | 1:01 pm

India’s festivals, wedding season flop for gold traders

Domestic gold price discount in double digits with predictions of 25–30% slump in seasonal buying.

Frik Els | November 2, 2015 | 11:51 am

Future of BHP coal mines in Indonesia hinging on mining rules revision

The country's government is in the midst of reviewing its mining legislation, particularly mandatory divestment rules and contract extensions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2015 | 10:05 am

Japan tightens grip on Kazakhstan’s emerging rare earths sector

The Japanese Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) has signed a deal with local authorities to jointly explore for rare earths in the Karaganda and Kostanay regions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2015 | 5:55 am