Thermal-fired electricity generation to decline precipitously in not-so-distant future

Head of bullion broker Sharps Pixley says gold won't recover in a hurry.

Canada should not take for granted its position as a mining industry giant.

Mozambique’s coal industry has faced a number of challenges in recent months.

Bumi CFO Scott Merillees will not stand for re-election.

Harsh weather during the first three months of 2013 wasn't enough to knock the mining giant off course.

Labour disputes also affected the country's gross domestic product and credit rating.

Court cites environmental and social concerns for overruling approval.

"It is a question of who has got the biggest guns - the shorts have made their play - let's see if there is any response from the longs."

So perhaps it was a central bank conspiracy after all. Just not the one you would've expected.