November 14, 2013

IKEA becomes largest retail investor of wind energy in Canada

IKEA Canada has bought a 46-megawatt, 20-turbine wind farm in Pincher Creek, Alberta.

November 14, 2013

Turquoise Hill suspends Oyu Tolgoi expansion, moves forward with $2.4 billion rights offering

Financing arrangements with the Mongolian government have so far failed.

November 14, 2013

World’s largest orange diamond breaks record: sold for $36m

The gem set a world record price per carat for any diamond sold at auction, as well as a world record price for an orange diamond.

November 14, 2013

Here’s why John Paulson has protesters outside his house every Sunday

With a 16% stake in Gabriel Resources', Paulson is the controversial miner's biggest individual investor

November 14, 2013

Study links copper intake to cancer cells growth

Researchers probed that copper in drinking water – given at the maximum levels permitted in public water supplies – accelerated the growth of tumours in mice.

November 14, 2013

Lawmakers stall vote on bill that will open door to US largest copper mine

Resolution Copper mine —a 55%-45% joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP— is expected to create 3,700 direct and indirect jobs and bring over $61 billion in economic benefits to…

November 14, 2013

Gold demand plummets to four-year low

It dropped 21% in Q3, marking what several analysts consider a solid proof of the end of gold’s decade-long bull run.

November 14, 2013

K+S to cut costs by $670 million

Farmers around the world are holding off on potash orders, worried that prices will fall further still.

November 14, 2013

Improved physical demand in 2013: Thomson Reuters Silver Market Review

The Review forecasts fabrication demand across all sectors (except photography) will grow in 2013.

November 13, 2013

Kinross delivers upbeat results

Toronto-based firm's revenues and profits come in ahead of expectations amid tough times for gold miners.