Commodities
Van attack in Barcelona leaves 13 dead and many more injured
A van has run over and killed 13 people on the popular Ramblas thoroughfare of Barcelona, Spain, leaving a further 80 injured.
Herencia Resources finishes review of core copper mineral prospects
Herencia Resources said a new comprehensive geological review of the company's core copper mineral prospects pointed to greater potential for those assets.
VAT halted on mining imports to Congo
After reinstating a value-added tax (VAT) on imports by mining companies in mid-2016, The Democratic Republic of Congo has again suspended the duty.
US industrial production jumps ahead in July
US industrial production continued expanding in July as increased energy and utilities output offset a decline in manufacturing.
August Philly Fed index points to stronger activity
Activity in the US mid-Atlantic factory sector gained momentum, according to the results of one of the most widely-watched surveys.
Commodities: Latest FOMC minutes reignite buying in gold
Wednesday saw a weaker dollar on the back of the latest release from the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee), after members dampened any rate hike expectations for this year, as "many" rate-setters see sub 2% inflation persisting longer than expected.
US jobless claims fall sharply in latest week
One of the most widely-followed gauges for the US jobs market revealed it continued to be in robust health.
Armadale sees greater potential for Mahenge Liandu after first round of drilling
The results of the first round of drilling at its Mahenge Liandu licence in Tanzania led Armadale Capital to believe there were more and better resources in place than initially thought.
South Korea's president says North is dangerously close to crossing a 'red line'
South Korea's president cautioned Pyongyang not to pursue nuclear missile capabilities while underlining that Seoul and Washington shared the same aims.
Trump axes key business councils after CEOs drop out
US President Donald Trump has disbanded two of his key business advisory councils after a plethora of CEOs quit in response to his stance on events following clashes in Charlottesville sparked by white supremacist groups.
Kaz Minerals's revenues boosted as growth projects come on-line
Kaz Minerals saw revenues more than double in the first half of the year as its two main mines at Aktogay and Bozshakol came onstream amid higher commodity prices.