Bank of England offers free virtual tour including its gold vault

The Bank of England has launched a phone and tablet App, featuring a virtual tour of its famous Threadneedle Street building including its gold vaults.

Mineweb for MINING.com | July 12, 2013 | 11:18 am

AMCU cements position as dominant mine union

Impala Platinum has also recognised AMCU its majority union, following a deal struck this week with Sibanye Gold at its Driefontein mine.

Mineweb for MINING.com | July 12, 2013 | 5:47 am

Government slashes tax refund rate for India’s silver jewellery exporters

After assurances that jewellery exporters would get their regular supply of gold and silver, the Indian government has cut duty drawback rates on silver.

Mineweb for MINING.com | July 12, 2013 | 3:25 am

Sibanye Gold recognises AMCU as majority union

The recognition is the first formal acknowledgement of AMCU at a South African gold mine.

Mineweb for MINING.com | July 12, 2013 | 2:46 am

Mundoro starts drilling Timok project area play

Mundoro Capital sussing out Timok like potential of targets a few kilometres west of Freeport/Reservoir copper discovery.

Mineweb for MINING.com | July 9, 2013 | 8:13 am

Wits Gold makes offer for Burnstone mine

South Africa’s Wits Gold has made an offer for Great Basin Gold’s Burnstone mine to give the company its first bullion-producing asset.

Mineweb for MINING.com | July 5, 2013 | 9:56 pm

With gold over $1,300, here’s a recap as to why – Levenstein

In the wake of gold's recent rally, David Levenstein, of Lakeshore Trading, outlines major factors and events he sees as driving precious metals prices.

Mineweb for MINING.com | July 2, 2013 | 10:53 pm

Scotiabank’s Mohr argues strong case for commodities now to 2020

Scotiabank's Patricia Mohr delivers a bullish stance on emerging markets and thus demand for commodities such as copper.

Mineweb for MINING.com | February 5, 2013 | 1:08 am

Australian rains prompt coal force majeures

Heavy rains in Queensland have prompted Rio Tinto and Xstrata to declare force majeures on coking and thermal coal exports this week.

Mineweb for MINING.com | February 4, 2013 | 2:40 pm

Is gold the answer to Europe’s worst case scenario?

How long can unemployment rates for under 24s remain near 60%, as in Spain and Greece, without the powder keg igniting? Gold may yet be the best insurance against riot induced economic collapse.

Mineweb for MINING.com | January 31, 2013 | 5:54 pm

US silver coin sales set record in January after halt

Earlier this week, the U.S. Mint resumed supplying silver Eagles after it halted sales on January 17 as soaring demand depleted its stock.

Mineweb for MINING.com | January 30, 2013 | 3:09 pm

Wesizwe Platinum gets $650m Chinese loan

Junior platinum miner, Wesizwe Platinum, has received a $650 million loan from the China Development Bank for its Bakubung mine project in South Africa.

Mineweb for MINING.com | January 22, 2013 | 9:32 pm

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