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More than half of mining execs think industry is on its way up

Mining executives see lots of more sunny days in 2013 with 55% of participants in a recent survey saying they believe their sector will perform better than it did in the first half of 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2012 | 3:39 pm

Qatar sees Glencore/Xstrata merger positively

Qatar's sovereign investment fund, the second largest shareholder in Xstrata PLC (LON:XTA) with 12% of equity, confirmed Monday it is looking positively at the company's planned merger with Glencore International (LON:GLEN).

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2012 | 2:18 pm

Death of miner in Ghana triggers firm response from Beijing

The death of a Chinese gold miner in Ghana as well as the arrest of over 90 of his compatriots and colleagues has triggered a strong response from Beijing.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 1:19 am

72 Gold Fields miners arrested in South Africa

South African police have arrested 72 miners from the Gold Field's (NYSE:GFI) KDC Kloof mine following violent clashes at a protest near Johannesburg.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 12:07 am

Macmahon expects gold to shore up company outlook

The CEO of Australia's Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) expects gold to continue performing well despite the weak outlook for the mining sector in general.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 11:45 pm

US on ‘flashing yellow alert’ for hyperinflation: Art Cashin

UBS's Director of Floor Operations Art Cashin warns that the United States economy could be on the verge of runaway inflation due to the Fed's swelling of the money supply.

Marc Howe | October 13, 2012 | 2:19 am

Report: Half of gold miners in Africa could be children

Many children and teenagers skip school to work at the gold mines where they can earn $14 during a six-day week workweek.

Frik Els | October 12, 2012 | 10:37 pm

Massive shorts to squeeze then propel precious metals: Turk

Investment expert James Turk says a massive short squeeze on gold and silver is approaching which will serve to push prices for both the precious metals higher due to panic buying.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 3:40 am

Peruvian mining millionaires allegedly trafficking cocaine

U.S. authorities announced yesterday the seizure of more than $31 million supposedly connected to an international money-laundering scheme run by the owners of two gold mines in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2012 | 6:42 pm

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