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Philippines looking to revamp mining rules in latest example of resource nationalism

The Philippines is taking a cue from South Africa, Australia and Zambia, all recent examples of government attempts to extract more revenues from their mining sectors and add more controls.

Andrew Topf | February 13, 2012 | 8:33 pm

60 Minutes looks at India’s gold obsession

This week's 60 Minutes examines why gold has become so important to India and what significance it plays in weddings and rituals. And story like this lends itself to some pretty good visuals.

Michael Allan McCrae | February 13, 2012 | 1:49 am

Warren Buffett trashes gold, but what about silver?

In a recent Fortune article, Warren Buffett provided a glimpse into his upcoming annual shareholder letter. Buffett used this opportunity to once again remind everyone how much he dislikes gold.

Eric McWhinnie - Wall Street Cheat Sheet | February 11, 2012 | 8:56 pm

Better times ahead: Mining industry driving Nevada jobs recovery

The mining industry in Nevada is becoming a catalyst for an employment revival.

Andrew Topf | February 11, 2012 | 12:33 am

Golden age for Newcrest as it rakes in net profits at a rate of $110 million per month

When asked if shareholders could be rewarded with a special dividend Newcrest chief executive Greg Robinson said such a move was ''always on the cards'' in times of plenty.

Frik Els | February 10, 2012 | 3:36 pm

Allied Nevada signs major new order with FLSmidth

FLSmidth has been awarded a contract worth approximately $82 million from the company Allied Nevada Gold to supply equipment and services for its major Hycroft gold mine expansion.

International Mining | February 10, 2012 | 12:10 am

Gold purchasers hope ‘the ranks of the fearful will grow’: Buffet

Buffet beat up gold in a preview of his upcoming letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, previewed in Fortune on Thursday.

Michael Allan McCrae | February 9, 2012 | 11:38 pm

Iron ore, check; Indian companies now looking to bid on Afghan copper, gold deposits

After achieving a toe-hold in Afghanistan with the award of a major iron ore contract, Indian companies are turning their attention to the troubled country's copper and gold reserves.

Andrew Topf | February 9, 2012 | 9:37 pm

Be careful what you wish for Ron Paul. What a world on the gold standard may look like

CNBC's Mark Koba on Thursday has a critical look at US presidential candidate Ron Paul's ideal world – one without a Federal Reserve and a return to the gold standard.

Frik Els | February 9, 2012 | 8:35 pm

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