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Most Chinese rare earth miners running at a loss — report

About 90% of China’s rare earth producers are currently operating at a loss as prices for the coveted elements continue to drop due to a global glut and illegal mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 8:15 am

Commodities, mining stocks sinking as China devalues its currency again

But gold is, so far, profiting from the situation, heading for its longest winning streak in three months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 4:14 am

China’s devaluation of Yuan hits miners, commodities

The decision of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to devalue the yuan by 1.9% sent most mining stocks and commodities down the slippery slope.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2015 | 9:45 am

Here is how Rio Tinto intends to cut costs by $1 billion

The mining giant is watching every single expense, including those related to safety equipment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2015 | 7:25 am

BHP Billiton axing other 380 jobs at its Olympic Dam

The cuts represent 14% of what was once a 4,300 workforce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2015 | 7:58 am

British investment fund to buy Anglo’s mines in Chile

According to local newspaper El Mercurio, the unnamed fund is buying Anglo's Mantoverde and Mantos Blancos copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2015 | 5:56 am

South Africa lets Glencore resume operations at Optimum coal mine

Mining Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has decided to conditionally withdrew a licence suspension ordered earlier this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2015 | 5:46 am

Revocation of Australia’s largest coal mine licence ‘a sabotage’ — Abbot

His comments follow this week's decision by the federal court of Australia to overturn government approval for the construction of one of the biggest coal mines in the world.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2015 | 3:44 am

CHARTS: Iron ore price only getting more volatile

Compared to the wild swings iron ore dealers have to deal with, gold, coal and copper traders are coasting.

Frik Els | August 6, 2015 | 3:57 pm

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