March 7, 2013 The UK goes after a piece of the Afghan $1 trillion mining pie The government has set up a three-year, $15 million plan to back mining and oil and gas projects in Afghanistan.
March 7, 2013 John Paulson’s gold fund dove 18% in February Despite the fund's mounting losses, Paulson is sticking to his gold theory.
March 6, 2013 A history of gold confiscation [INFOGRAPHIC] As speculation that the Obama administration may confiscate gold rises, this infographic reminds us that gold confiscation is nothing new.
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March 6, 2013 First Quantum rises after booking $1.2bn compensation for Congo confiscation Without the once off payment mining profits fell 16%.
March 6, 2013 Golden replica of Messi’s left foot on sale for ‘only’ $5.25m Sculpture weighs 25kg and it goes on sale this Thursday.
March 6, 2013 Colombia cancels 32 mining concessions Decision came on the heels of an audit that found serious violations to the country’s technical, environmental, safety and economic standards.
March 6, 2013 Chavez’s death brings uncertainty to the oil and gold sector Full impact on oil prices and Venezuela's mining industry may depend on new leadership.
March 6, 2013 Two dead after 4,000 riot at gold mine in Tanzania Local villagers allegedly invaded the site to steal gold sand.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
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