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Death of mining executives in Mexico likely to be elaborate scam: report

Mexican authorities and U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara unable to confirm the deaths. Investors claim nobody ever met the executives.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2013 | 5:53 pm

Bipolar silver: How to profit

On average, silver rises higher and falls further than gold.

Casey Daily Dispatch | February 13, 2013 | 1:40 am

Petaquilla claims legal win over Inmet on mining rights in Panama

Panama's Supreme Court backed Petaquilla's exploration and extraction rights in five areas of Panama's Donoso District.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 7:51 pm

Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives

The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the names of the firm's CEO and CFO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 2:44 pm

Sudan and Saudi Arabia go ahead with deep-sea mining plans

The joint effort, unveiled in November, restores a mutual agreement signed in 1974, which gives the nations shared rights to exploit the Red Sea’s $8 billion worth of minerals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 7:50 pm

Silver to outperform gold ‘by far’— Sprott

He sees silver prices climbing to $100 and $200 this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 6:36 pm

Dominican Republic: Xstrata is safe, but Barrick should pay higher taxes

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 4:19 pm