Concern in Mexico over gold exploration near nuclear plant

And only 22% of companies have any sort of succession plan in place.

While it may not be a major challenge for mid-tier miners with established operations, it would be "prohibitive" for smaller players, analysts say.

UK media suggested this weekend that Glencore had quietly built a 10% stake in OZ and was considering a bid.

Says it might start charging member banks more or even dissolving the Gold Forward Offered Rates (GOFO).

100 tonnes of silver from three miles deep.

Excerpts from a Sprott Resources Roundtable Marc Faber, John Embry, Rick Rule and Eric Sprott prove that great minds think big

Despite recent falls,commodity prices are still near their levels of early to mid-2008.

CEO Andrew Mackenzie expects to have something to say about the expansion "within a year.”

Ruling leaves the door open for new lawsuits against the Toronto-based miner.