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Mexico gears up for new mining bill, includes taxes to benefit locals

It will start charging mining companies already operating or planning to start up in the second half of this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 11:28 am

Gold and silver to surge on Asian demand: Leeb

Renowned investment expert Stephen Leeb says gold and silver are set to embark upon "the greatest bull market people will ever see in their lifetimes" amidst an industrial squeeze and a surge in appetite for precious metals from Asia.

Marc Howe | February 5, 2013 | 5:07 am

Scientists discover bacteria that can make gold out of mine waste

It protects itself by turning its environment into molecular-sized gold nuggets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 4:44 am

Chesapeake Gold sold off after Mexican project costs come in on (very) high side

Vancouver firm may still look attractive to gold majors looking for new supply.

Frik Els | February 5, 2013 | 12:49 am

Randgold produces record results amidst raging Malian civil war

Mines in Mali delivered more than 700,000 ounces of gold last year while government and rebel troops fight for control of the country.

Kerry Hall | February 4, 2013 | 10:13 pm

Navigating the gold market winds

Uncertainty in the gold market

MINING.com Editor | February 4, 2013 | 8:51 pm

President: “Time has come for Mongolia to take Oyu Tolgoi matters into its own hands”

Mongolian president Elbegdorj delivers stinging rebuke to 'irresponsible' Rio over Oyu Tolgoi's runaway costs of $24bn.

Frik Els | February 4, 2013 | 8:43 pm

Canadian penny to be killed off on Monday

"Currency without any currrency"

Michael Allan McCrae | February 3, 2013 | 8:21 pm

At least platinum looks good

It’s certainly a challenging time still for gold and silver but the long-term reasons for holding physical gold remain in place.

Warren Bevan - Precious Metal Stock Review | February 3, 2013 | 10:25 am

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