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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

Iron ore price surges 6%

Steel prices up on rumours Beijing has ordered deep production cuts at steelmakers as far away as 500km from Chinese capital ahead of massive military parade.

Frik Els | July 29, 2015 | 11:58 am

‘Trapped’ Chinese stock investors key to gold demand

With trading in half of all equities halted by Beijing even those Chinese investors wishing to seek a safe haven in gold cannot do so says new report.

Frik Els | July 28, 2015 | 4:06 pm