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Rare earth, other mining projects pile up in northern Europe

Vast stretches of northern Europe’s wilderness will soon host more mining companies going ahead with several projects in the area.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2014 | 2:59 pm

China’s antitrust crackdown threatens BHP demerger

Following a meeting with BHP’s China boss, Beijing issued a statement saying it believed that “BHP and other iron ore suppliers should avoid abusing dominant market positions."

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2014 | 10:34 am

The case for a September gold price surge

Historically holding gold going into September reaps investors a more than 3% return.

Frik Els | September 1, 2014 | 7:50 pm

Iron ore prices approaching 5-year low

Monthly loss up to 8.4%

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2014 | 3:16 pm

Potash: Come back Baumgertner, all is forgiven

One year after Vladislav Baumgertner blasted the global potash market wide open, the now ex-Uralkali CEO's predictions seem to be playing itself out.

Frik Els | August 28, 2014 | 10:00 pm

CHART: Copper price could follow iron ore over a cliff

Iron ore is down 34% this year over China fears, soft demand and surging supply. The copper market is equally exposed, but has so far defied fundamentals.

Frik Els | August 28, 2014 | 6:54 pm