Private capital favours investing in copper over gold for first time

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Mining News Digest Tuesday 6 February 2018 Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium Private capital favours investing in copper over gold for first time New report shows private equity investment in mining jumped to $2.3 billion last year, with the bulk going into copper and battery metals. read » Monday massacre: Gold price rises as stocks crater Gold, copper prices gain as US blue chip index suffers worst points drop in history. read » Rio investors asked to push miner to leave Minerals Council of Australia Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility says it needs 100 shareholders to co-file resolution at Rio's upcoming annual general meeting. read » Congo's Gecamines to rework contracts with foreign partners Some of the company's international mining partners include major names such as Glencore, China Molybdenum and Ivanhoe. read » Randgold doubles dividend as CEO charges against DRC mining code Randgold boosted divvy to $2 a share, after a year of record production and soaring profits, but warned the good times may be over soon as it's now facing demanding new regulations in Congo, one of its key jurisdictions. read » Summing up 5 key predictions for global markets in 2018 The following graphic discusses key themes of the year such as central bank policy, European unity, China, cryptocurrencies, and emerging markets. read » Congo seeks more cobalt market control as batteries drive boom The Democratic Republic of Congo will seek greater control of the global cobalt market by engaging directly with car and battery manufacturers. read » Palladium rally may mean auto catalytic converter price hikes coming Increased automotive industry demand and a supply shortage boosted the price of palladium to an all-time high of $1,138.00 on Jan 15 read » Anglo takes down South Africa sale sign and may even buy Anglo raised the possibility it could start buying assets in SA, the latest sign of how much has changed in two years, when the miner was focused on selling. read » Bluejay Mining seeks pigment riches as Greenland's ice retreats The company aims to achieve output of the world's highest grade deposit of ilmenite in Greenland next year, its CEO said. read » Activist Elliott steps up calls for BHP to scrap dual listing Elliott has previously urged BHP to change its structure, with listings in both Britain and Australia, but the company has resisted. read » Pile-of-cash dilemma for mining industry once crippled by slump With metals from zinc to palladium trading at multi-year highs, four of the world's top producers generated combined free cash flow last year of about $87 million a day. read » A third of S.Africa miners say no new investments in 2018 – survey The mining sector in the world's top platinum producer has in recent years been laid low by soaring wage and power costs, depressed prices, violent social and labour unrest as well as policy uncertainties. read » Sibanye-Stillwater's 2017 platinum production up, gold falls Platinum group metals production in South Africa rose 4 percent above the firm's guidance, to stand at to 1.19 million ounces. read » Read more news on MINING.com » Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium About Us   |  Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   |  Contact Us   |  Advertise This email was sent to you by InfoMine Inc. Suite 900, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B6 | +1 604 683 2037 |[email protected].Please visit cem.infomine.com for more information. Copyright InfoMine. You are receiving this email because the email address fernandoqueens@gmail.com was subscribed to the MINING.com email list "MINING.com Mining News Digest". You mayunsubscribe at any time. The information contained in “Mining News Digest” is collected from a variety of sources on a “best intentions”basis. InfoMine Inc. makes no representation or offers no warranty with respect to the adequacy of the information for any particular purpose.Any information presented in “Mining News Digest” is not a solicitation to purchase or acquire any securities.Use of this service is an acceptance of this disclaimer. Visit our web site to read ourcomplete disclaimer.