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Byproduct of metal price meltdown is a higher silver price

70% of silver is mined as a byproduct – gold, base metal mine closures and declining capex will push silver market into deficit this year says new report.

Frik Els | August 5, 2015 | 12:59 pm

India’s Supreme Court orders auction of 15 Karnataka iron ore mines

India’s Supreme Court has directed that 15 iron-ore mines in the southern province of Karnataka will have to be put up for auction and the process completed within the next 32 weeks.

Mining Weekly | August 4, 2015 | 4:53 pm

Copper price: China fears overdone

Chinese manufacturing shocker dropped copper to a six-year low, but new report says weak business sentiment will have limited impact on the real economy.

Frik Els | August 4, 2015 | 12:34 pm

Gold on sale, says the rational investor

The leveraged gold futures derivatives market is knocking down the precious metal, yet in massive contrast, this drop has ignited...

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | August 4, 2015 | 1:00 am

Chinese iron ore futures trading hits record high

Recent volatility in the price of iron ore has interested traders of the crucial industrial metal.

Andrew Topf | August 3, 2015 | 4:34 pm

Mining firm faces pollution allegations in Zambia

London-listed Vedanta Mining (LON:VED) will be in court to defend itself against claims by hundreds of Zambian villagers that its copper mining operations polluted a water source and farmland.

Andrew Topf | August 2, 2015 | 3:13 pm

Survival of the fittest — what to expect for rare earth miners outside China

While analyst predict a rebound in hard-hit rare earth prices later this year, it is still unclear whether companies outside China, the world’s largest producer, will be able to challenge its dominance.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2015 | 4:30 am

Nautilus Minerals: Vessel dewatering plant detailed design contract awarded

Nautilus Minerals Inc. announces that contract for the detailed design of the Solwara 1 dewatering plant to be used on the Company’s Production Support Vessel has been awarded to the Brisbane office of the DRA Group.

Nautilus Minerals Inc. | July 29, 2015 | 9:56 am

Miners in Asia and Africa more likely to switch to different OEM within next five years

Whilst miners are relatively loyal in Australia and North America to their current Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS), over half of those in Asia are likely to seek out a new supplier within the next five years, a new report shows.

Timetric | July 29, 2015 | 5:38 am

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