Mexico to launch new police force to protect mining operations

Illegal extraction of gold and other metals and their subsequent smuggling to foreign markets is seen by many as a way to navigate the current crisis.

Meanwhile, silver coin purchases for the month rose 10 per cent higher than last year.

Bringing the project to production is expected to take about four years, but Donlin gold project is still has a long way to go in the permitting process before construction and operations can begin.

The protesters say the running water that they receive from local rivers has been declared unfit for human consumption.

Martín Vizcarra said that he was in favour of promoting mining development in his country.

The rock weighed 327 carats and it is a top white gem diamond.

Ecuadorian officials have held talks with several foreign companies about the possibility of building a copper refinery.

Physical gold demand lacked vigour in most Asian hubs this week amid a slight dip in prices.

“We are the first territory actively making efforts towards eradicating the use of mercury and we are close to achieving this goal,” Antioquia's Governor said.