Embee Diamonds, ADFD Partnership Lends Africa a Hand Up

Press Release: Embee Diamonds, in partnership with Calgary-based African Diamonds for Development (ADFD) is proud to announce the arrival of the Congo Star range of mine-to-market diamonds. The ADFD executive team and investors have traveled to Prince Albert, from British Columbia, Alberta and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to celebrate the arrival of the first shipment of rough from the DRC and to launch this unique Western Canadian partnership between ADFD and Embee Diamonds.

London Commodity Markets: Global rare earth metals market is expected to reach USD 8.19 billion by 2018

London Commodity Markets: Global rare earth metals market is expected to reach USD 8.19 billion by 2018

Global rare earth metals market is expected to reach USD 8.19 billion by 2018

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According to a recent Press Release: The global rare earth metals market is expected to reach USD 8.19 billion by 2018

Delays hurt rare earth company Molycorp

Molycorp Inc. owner of the largest rare-earth deposit outside China, reported a wider-than-expected loss after the company missed a production target and prices for the commodities declined.

The fourth-quarter net loss was $359.6 million, or $2.91 a share, the Greenwood Village, Colorado-based company said yesterday in a statement after the close of trading. The company reported net income of $26.6 million or 26 cents a year earlier.

US agricultural policy and food aid

Agribusiness has influenced U.S. foreign assistance policy dating back to President Kennedy’s Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This powerful farm lobby, coupled with antiquated U.S. foreign assistance policies, particularly those regarding food aid, has resulted in inefficient food delivery and wasteful spending. The shortsighted and outdated nature of food aid policies creates dependence on American agricultural commodities abroad while intensifying economic problems at home.

LCM Rare Earths Review - March 2013

Global Rare Earths Report - March 2013 by London Commodity Markets

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Crude oil investment news: Africa's oil and gas market is the focus for SPE London conference

The Society of Petroleum Engineers London Section (SPE London) today announced that Africa’s oil and gas market is a key focus for its upcoming conference and exhibition, which takes place on 22-23 May at Savoy Place in central London (UK). Africa in general has seen renewed interest in its energy sector from both investors and oil and gas companies in recent years. This conference will explore the specific challenges and opportunities for investors and operators interested in the region and will include two dedicated sessions looking specifically at East and West Africa.