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Setting itself apart from CNN and Fox News, the fledgling Al Jazeera America has resisted the urge to fixate on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

Palladium and platinum are part of South Africa's prominent mining sector for the precious metals.

The U.S. and Europe have yet to deploy sanctions that will affect Russia's economy, but there's one weapon that could wreak havoc.

Robusta coffee has won over consumers more quickly than its established rival Arabica coffee.

One executive said the coffee industry will have to compete more fiercely against energy drinks to keep young consumers drinking coffee.

A 2013 study found that data collected on about 500,000 subjects point toward coffee’s positive impact on at least one vital organ.

Bad weather and disease have sent wheat, cocoa and coffee prices surging this year.

One controversial October 2013 report from KPMG even concluded that sustainable coffee farming can marginalize poorer farmers who can’t afford demanded upgrades.

The business could be valued at $3.3 billion, though other sources said it was worth $2.5 billion.

Half of silver jewelry purchases involve women buying jewelry for themselves, according to the survey.

As the families of more than 200 people grieve for their missing loved ones, the mysterious nature of MH370’s disappearance has made it open season for some comedians and quipsters.

The Swiss bank held trading portfolio assets of $9.7 billion in precious metals and other physical commodities.

What's more, the infrastructure problem could persist throughout 2014, as railroads turn to shipping more-profitable crude oil.

Their spending power is increasing, saving its economy from the damages caused by falling commodity prices.

If General Electric can help oil companies process oil at the seabed floor, it could earn millions and win fresh business in a competitive industry.

What's more, Russia's dependence on crude sales may make it leery of further moves in Ukraine, U.S. officials hope.

Up to half of China’s warehoused copper may be used in informal financing deals as collateral.

Underdeveloped transport and logistics infrastructure may prevent U.S. natural gas from becoming a global natural resource in the near future.

A tell-tale stat: Total dairy product sales to China surged 70 percent last year.

The man who made a fortune with George Soros back in the 1980s spoke with IBTimes about demand for natural resources worldwide.

Investments in Peru’s mining sector could reach a record $14 billion in 2014.

Six applications have been approved to date. Here's a look at the process and the key decisionmakers.

What's more, the number of daily calories lost per person varies from 400 calories a day to 1500 calories a day in the developed world.

For more than a decade Caterpillar has made big bets on Russian trade, but growth could be at risk if the United States imposes sanctions.

Matthew McConaughey’s shout-out to the almighty in his Best Actor acceptance speech became a public referendum on America’s culture wars.

A 404(c) review of the project could signal the end of what might have been North America’s largest open pit mine.

China's largest state-owned grain trader is buying a 51-percent stake in Nidera NV.

Opinion: David Russell’s mediocre period caper has benefited from a buzzy cast and hyped-up Oscar campaign; will the Academy drink the Kool-Aid?

Google’s much-hyped electronic frames could be of use to farmers.