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Rare earth minerals discovered in Carribean soil

The Jamaican government has announced the discovery of an abundance of rare earth minerals in its soil by a team of Japanese scientists.

Marc Howe | January 17, 2013 | 10:51 am

Surge in coal industry accidents spurs online safety initiative

The Queensland coal sector saw a surge in mining-related accidents and injuries in 2012.

Marc Howe | January 17, 2013 | 9:43 am

Iron ore price breaks fall, claims big scalp

Fortescue eschews oil and gas exploration as iron ore spot prices rise

Aussie miner Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) has opted to abandon plans to invest in an oil and gas explorer

Marc Howe | January 16, 2013 | 11:15 am

Sales of US silver eagles approach record levels in January

US Mint figures indicates sales of silver eagles as in excess of 5,000 ounces as of January 15

Marc Howe | January 16, 2013 | 11:01 am

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips for the discerning gentleman on purchasing a diamond ring

Goldsmiths provides an outstanding breakdown in graphic form of everything a discerning gentleman need know when purchasing a diamond ring for his intended bride to be

Marc Howe | January 16, 2013 | 4:36 am

All of the world’s gold bullion visualized at once

A slick new infographic from Demonocracy.info provides readers with a vivid reminder of the sheer paucity of physical gold on our planet

Marc Howe | January 16, 2013 | 2:52 am

Beijing’s appalling air pollution exposed by NASA satellites

Satellite images released by NASA reveal the full and appalling extent of the air pollution which afflicting large swathes of north-eastern China

Marc Howe | January 16, 2013 | 2:27 am

Rio Tinto logs record output for iron ore in 2012

Diversified mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) produced a record amount of iron ore in 2012 with total annual output of 253 million tonnes beating the company's own guidance.

Marc Howe | January 15, 2013 | 11:23 am