Cacophony of voices on LME may not be heard for months

Name change reflects a switch on the company's focus.

Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration.

The update comes as the world's top diamond producer revealed the results of its prospecting and geologic exploration carried out last year

About 110 coal miners were underground when a seismic jolt caused part of the structure to collapse late Thursday.

The country aims to have four mines in operation by 2018 producing gold, copper, zinc and potash.

Chinese bullion imports at 2011 levels mix with record-breaking discounts in India as money pours into physical gold-backed ETFs.

It posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $8.57 billion, its fifth drop in the past six quarters.

Heightened competition between NAFTA members to export crude oil, poses serious challenges for Canada, says the agency.

The agreement will see the parties embark on a joint venture that will run the Las Brisas and Las Cristinas mines.