Benchmark continues to expand Lawyers targets

Eight of the world's highest elevation mines are in one country

The mining equipment maker said business conditions continue to be tough mostly due to a slower-than-expected recovery in the global economy and weak commodity prices.

Anticipates closing of up to $1.3 million private placement

“2015 has been a fascinating year for the gold market, with strong demand from central banks, Asian markets and the European bar and coin market.

25-fold investment jump in less than a decade. That's how fast China's gaining control over Africa’s mining industry. And Beijing's only pushing harder now. 

The Nazi gold train saga took a new twist Tuesday when scientists that scanned the area where the wagons were allegedly buried said there is no evidence of such finding.

The miner, which began the year with an over $13 billion debt, has vowed to reduce the hefty figure by $3 billion before the end of 2015.

The $4.4 billion deal involved international financial institutions and export credit agencies representing the governments of the U.S., Canada and Australia, along with 15 commercial banks.

The Canadian Mining Eye index declined 17% during Q3 2015, compared to a 4% gain in Q2 2015.