Russia's biggest gold producer plans to significantly increase its capital expenditure plans for 2020.

UK judge ruling bolsters the Serious Fraud Office in one of its longest-running and most sensitive investigations

The decision represents a blow to Italy's ruling coalition, which had hoped to dissuade the steel giant from pulling out of the contract, and will raise questions about the country's reliability as a partner for foreign investors.

Shares of Euro Sun jumped more than 15% during Monday's trading session.

The move continues a recent acquisition spree for Zijin and strengthens its foothold in the Balkans.

One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is raising capital to fund the projects needed to bring the minerals of the future to market.

Russia's Nornickel produces about 5,000 tonnes of cobalt a year as a byproduct of nickel.