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Has JP Morgan placed a massive bet on physical gold and silver?

A bullion insider claims JP Morgan is accumulating huge volumes of physical gold and silver despite short positions against the precious metals on paper.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 1:19 am

Infrastructure upgrades the key to unlocking Yilgarn’s iron ore potential

Preliminary studies by the Yilgarn Iron Producers Association (YIPA) assert that modest improvements to infrastructure could unleash the iron ore potential of the mineral-rich region of Western Australia.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 12:29 am

Tinkler’s debt woes could do harm to Whitehaven shares

The financial and legal difficulties of Nathan Tinkler could damage Whitehaven shares (ASX:WHC) due to expectations that the Australian mining magnate will dump his holdings in the fledgling coal miner.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 12:03 am

Goldquest plunges 33% on disappointing drill results

Vancouver's Goldquest Mining (TSX.V:GQC) has dived 33% on heavy trading following the release of fresh drill results which fell below expectations.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 11:36 pm

Verde Potash boosted by Brazilian government’s fertilizer incentives

Verde Potash (TSX.V:NPK) is set to receive a major boost from measures unveiled by the Brazilian government to expand its domestic fertilizer […]

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 12:02 pm

Petra Diamonds awaits ‘green shoots’ of demand in wake of price dive

Africa-focused Petra Diamonds (LSX:PDL) sees "green shoots" of demand in the wake of a price slump this year for the precious gems.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 11:02 am

Litigious popular opposition casts doubt upon billions in Chilean mining projects

Popular opposition from litigious activist groups in Chile is putting billions of dollars in mining projects at risk.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 8:31 am

50-million year old tree fossil uncovered in Canadian diamond mine

A 50 million year old fossil has been uncovered in the Ekati diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 3:33 am

China’s pursuit of copper threatens ancient Buddhist ruins in Afghanistan

A Chinese copper project in Afghanistan threatens a wealth of archeological sites dating from the 5th century of the Common Era and earlier.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 2:58 am

Newmont announces lay-offs down south

Gold mining giant Newmont (NYSE:NEM) has announced lay-offs at operations in Australasia in what the company says is a precursor to world-wide retrenchments.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 1:27 am

Debt-light miners set to best weather the commodities slump

Miners with moderate debt levels are set to best weather the commodities slump which currently besets the Australian resources sector.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 12:02 am

Petra Diamonds expects 30% production surge next year

Africa-focused diamond miner Petra Diamonds (LSX:PDL) expects production for the year ending June 2013 to rise by around 30%.

Marc Howe | September 24, 2012 | 7:33 am

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