August 2015

Copper giants face cost cutting opposition in Chile

Labour action threatened after half the workers at El-Abra mine in Chile – jointly owned by world's top copper miners Codelco and Freeport – were let go.

Frik Els | August 31, 2015 - 4:18 pm

Precious Metals

Hedge fund positioning shows why gold price rally fizzled

By Black Monday, speculators on the gold futures market were well positioned to go bearish on bullion again and stop the momentum of safe haven buyers.

Frik Els | August 31, 2015 - 11:35 am

How to buy an ethical diamond

The diamond industry is still tainted by conflict, but it's possible to buy a jewel that helps people—instead of hurting them.

Time | August 31, 2015 - 10:24 am

Precious Metals

Spanish police arrest American-Belgian man on ‘blood diamond’ charges

The 64-year-old American-Belgian citizen has become the first businessman ever arrested for suspected involvement in the illegal trade of “blood” diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2015 - 10:00 am

Election of Graham Howell as Fellow of SAAE

Graham Howell, Partner and Principal Structural and Geotechnical Consultant at SRK Consulting (SA), has been elected as a Fellow of the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE).

SRK Consulting | August 31, 2015 - 9:59 am

Energy

Coal M&A predicted to rise as prices slump and growth projects prove difficult

Consolidation is set to sweep Australia's struggling coal sector over the next six to 12 months, as diversified majors lose patience with depressed coal prices and companies choose M&A instead of navigating a political and environmental minefield to develop new projects.

Sydney Morning Herald | August 31, 2015 - 9:05 am

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Asarco plans layoffs after Freeport cuts, copper industry downturn

Tucson-based Asarco said Friday it plans to shut down a concentrator plant in Hayden and slow production at a mine in Ray.

Arizona Central | August 31, 2015 - 8:53 am

Energy

Suppliers feel pain as coal miners struggle

Thousands of firms scramble for new customers in the US: ‘it’s been catastrophic’

Wall Street Journal Online | August 31, 2015 - 8:47 am

Precious Metals

Jayant Bhandari presents arbitrage opportunities for you to pounce on

Bhandari shares arbitrage opportunities he's stalking and some company stories with management teams that he thinks are close to perfect.

The Gold Report | August 31, 2015 - 7:46 am

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South Africa seals mining jobs deal, proposes platinum plan

South Africa's mining industry, unions and the government signed a broad plan on Monday to stem a wave of job losses triggered by falling commodity prices and soaring costs.

Reuters | August 31, 2015 - 7:09 am

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August 2015

Copper giants face cost cutting opposition in Chile

Hedge fund positioning shows why gold price rally fizzled

How to buy an ethical diamond

Spanish police arrest American-Belgian man on ‘blood diamond’ charges

Election of Graham Howell as Fellow of SAAE

Coal M&A predicted to rise as prices slump and growth projects prove difficult

Tags for you

Asarco plans layoffs after Freeport cuts, copper industry downturn

Suppliers feel pain as coal miners struggle

Jayant Bhandari presents arbitrage opportunities for you to pounce on

South Africa seals mining jobs deal, proposes platinum plan

Videos

Mining’s next big threat: EY warns high prices are masking deeper risks

Gold could defy another Fed rate hike, Peter Grandich says

Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile

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