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Gold falls over 1% ahead of Fed meeting, Russian attempts to defuse tension

Futures for April delivery hit a low of $1,358 an ounce and stood at $1,360.90 by 07:30 GMT, down $12.00.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2014 | 3:00 pm

The ocean floor is rare earth miners new frontier—report

Since 2001 the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority has issued 30 exploration permits, with other seven waiting approval soon.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 2:26 pm

China’s stake in rare earths market shrinking

In 2010 the Asian nation covered 97.6% of worldwide demand; today, is down to about 92%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 10:50 am

Rio Tinto to pay an extra $75 million in taxes on new rulings

The miner is warning the multitude of new legislation could send compliance costs soaring by tens of millions of dollars for global companies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 3:15 pm

India’s Goa freezes third phase of iron ore e-auction

Due to slump on prices for the steel-making material.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 1:56 pm

Rio Tinto’s Sam Walsh scores $9m after pay increase in first year

The figure includes salary, a cash bonus, shares and other benefits for the man who was able to take Rio Tinto from a US$3 billion loss to a US$3.7 billion profit in a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2014 | 2:46 pm

Athabasca Oil founder resigns after Dover project approval

William Gallacher, who founded Athabasca in 2006, is being replaced by Thomas Buchanan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2014 | 11:00 am

Iron ore price stages huge comeback

Price of the steelmaking raw material up 6.5% since Monday.

Frik Els | March 13, 2014 | 8:21 pm

Uranium shares react to Cigar Lake, China reactor plans

News that the massive Canadian mine has finally entered production and China's plans for 20 new reactors by 2020 are ahead of schedule lead to broad rally.

Frik Els | March 13, 2014 | 7:28 pm

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