EU to witness fastest growth in indirect demand for battery metals — report

The deal increases Chinese miners presence in Congo, which is Africa’s top copper producer and the world’s largest producer of cobalt.

The agreement ends decades of economic sanctions against Iran, and includes reductions in centrifuges, international inspections.

The notion that safe deposit boxes – facilities that are used by many precious metals investors and others seeking to safeguard their wealth and valuables – need to come under capital controls to protect against bank runs is a dubious one.

Production hasn't been affected so far, but some companies such as Cameco and Areva Resources had to suspend shipments.

The potential agreement could resolve a 12-year dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

The miner increased production by 32.8% to 35,938 ounces between January and June at its flagship Gedabek mine.

Already battered by increasingly onerous regulations on pollution from power generation, U.S. coal miners are now suffering the impact of cheap natural gas on the industry.

The Vancouver-based company said it is on track to pour its first gold at the mine in the first quarter of 2016.

13% in two days.