Collapse of equipment makers adds fresh evidence the mining boom is over
Analyst warns that major mining companies’ current focus on returns will reduce supply growth and lead to higher commodity prices.
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Arizona to be second state in the US to legally accept gold, silver as tender
The law, however, would not force businesses to accept either of them as a form of payment.
INFOGRAPHIC: Is this how Bitcoin’s 15 minutes of fame ends?
An underground online marketplace that attracts about 20% of the global bitcoin trade is being held ransom by hackers.
Resource sector boosted Canadian economy growth in February
The mining sector contribution to Canada’s GDP grew 6.4% as a result of a significant increase in output at potash mines.
Uranium mine by the Grand Canyon to reopen despite Obama’s ban
Canadian Energy Fuels Resources aims to restart its Canyon Mine by 2015.
Coal plant emissions in India killed 115,000 in a year
Study shows they also caused additional health issues such as an alarming increase of heart attacks.
Vale reaches deal with Argentine authorities, quits $6 billion potash project
It will pay two and a half months salary to about 4,000 workers.
Miners in the dark on Zimbabwe’s plans to seize foreign stakes
A draft bill leaked to the media last week shows the government is planning to amend the current law to avoid paying compensation to foreign miners.
Zambia corners mining companies to stop tax evasion
New rules likely to come into force by mid-May.
Gold climbs, markets wobble after false AP report
The SyrianElectronicArmy has "claimed" responsibility.
The Northern Miner launches the Goldquest Challenge — and you could win a trip to Vancouver!
Calling all international students with a curiosity for gold, mining, and a little adventure.
