INFOGRAPHIC: How to become rich by digging gold from landfills
Millions of dollars worth of gold and silver are sitting in landfills hidden in old electronics' components.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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Hundreds of workers sacked at BHP’s Escondida in Chile
The cause of their dismissal is their involvement in demonstrations for better wages and benefits early this month.
German researchers develop mineral as flexible as rubber
Experts believe their invention could be a good replacement for asbestos.
Ten banks to back up Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi: report
The mine is currently operating under a temporary month-to-month budget from Rio's coffers
Xstrata to bring Canada’s fabled coal mines back to life
Donkin mine would produce about three million tons of coal a year.
South Africa mining production up thanks to iron ore, diamonds
The news surprised analysts, who had predicted a decline of 4.2%
Keystone XL pipeline benefits ‘exaggerated’: Obama
He did not discard a decision favouring the pipeline.
Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists
Investors alarmed as they witness what seems to be a repeat of protests which shook Africa's biggest economy last year.
Peruvians ask Washington-based human rights commission to halt Newmont’s Conga project
Group claims project continues to advance despite being officially deemed as “suspended.”
Russia set to drive long-term demand for uranium: report
Russia's 1993 disarmament treaty, which requires the nation to unload the radioactive material from discarded nuclear weapons, expires this year.
Stausholm dismisses rift rumours as Rio opens $2B mine
The official opening of the Western Range iron ore mine may mark Jakob Stausholm’s final visit to the Pilbara in his role as Rio Tinto CEO.