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Afghanistan’s trillion-dollar mineral assets imperilled by corruption

Mining companies would give their eye teeth to exploit Afghanistan’s recently discovered $1 trillion of untapped mineral wealth, but analysts warn that corruption, war and lack of infrastructure are likely to keep delaying a mining boom in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 10, 2012 | 1:37 pm

Detour prepares to launch Canada’s largest gold mine in Ontario

Detour Gold (TSX:DGC) founder Gerald Panneton says preparations to open Canada's largest gold mine in Cochrane, Ontario are 'in the last stretch.'

Marc Howe | September 10, 2012 | 8:23 am

Senior golds look to juniors for growth: David Goguen

Goguen provides his views on where senior gold producers will be hunting and which companies will meet newly stringent criteria in the gold-hungry world marketplace of today—and tomorrow.

The Gold Report | September 10, 2012 | 3:42 am

Investors shrug news of fresh Mongolia bid for control of Oyu Tolgoi as Turquoise Hill climbs 15%

Mongolia's new mining minister Davajav Ganhuyag is one of the politicians in favour of upping the country's stake.

Frik Els | September 9, 2012 | 9:32 pm

South African police brace as Lonmin workers set to return on Monday

South African police are braced for possible violence ahead of Monday's back-to-work deadline for striking workers at Lonmin's flagship platinum mine, where 44 people died in labour strife last month, most of them at the hands of police.

Yahoo! UK and Ireland | September 9, 2012 | 9:17 pm

Surging Chinese gold imports and the case for the world’s next reserve currency

"For the first time in history China has imported twice as much gold as it has 'imported' US Treasuries."

Frik Els | September 9, 2012 | 6:51 pm

Why a former metals trader is leaving China for good after 16 years

"The result is the biggest property bubble in history, which when it pops will sound like a thousand firework accidents."

Frik Els | September 8, 2012 | 11:59 pm

Xstrata scoffs at new Glencore offer as merger of equals becomes hostile takeover

The new Glencore offer is "significantly lower than would be expected in a takeover" and the intention to replace Mick Davis represented “a significant risk” says Xstrata's board.

Frik Els | September 8, 2012 | 8:19 pm

Mike Niehuser’s gold investing lessons from banking school

Mike Niehuser, founder of Beacon Rock Research, incorporates his banking school background into his mining industry analysis.

The Gold Report | September 8, 2012 | 9:00 am

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