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The numbers don’t lie: Why the industrial minerals sector is here to stay

More than ever, companies, government and academia are forming partnerships to solve a global problem—the ongoing need for scarce critical materials.

The Mining Report | January 28, 2014 | 10:05 pm

Activist hedge fund takes 5.2% of Cliffs Natural Resources, tells miner to spin off international assets

The company is using its position as one of the biggest share holders to push for some major changes.

Ana Komnenic | January 28, 2014 | 8:47 pm

Chinese gold jewellery sales jump on year of the horse hopes

The Year of the Snake, associated with laziness and evil, wasn't as good for Lunar New Year gold ornament sales as the Horse which connotes health and energy.

Frik Els | January 27, 2014 | 6:55 pm

Market disruptor: Nuclear restarts spells trouble for LNG

If Japan moves to restart some or all of its nuclear reactors, many LNG terminals may cease to be profitable.

Oilprice.com | January 27, 2014 | 5:50 pm

Trade minister: All Indonesia ore and concentrate shipments halted

The steep, last minute metal concentrate tax slapped on copper miners has brought exports to a standstill.

Frik Els | January 24, 2014 | 11:06 pm

As stocks tank, gold price enjoys longest winning streak since 2012

The gold price is up five weeks in a row as safe haven buying returns amid carnage on stock, bond and currency markets.

Frik Els | January 24, 2014 | 7:02 pm

Eric Lemieux: What does 2014 hold for metals?

Lemieux believes that with the wheat separated from the chaff over the past tumultuous year, the truly strong companies have emerged. But you may be surprised by the jurisdictions he predicts will come to life in 2014.

The Gold Report | January 24, 2014 | 8:42 am