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Canadian mining and oil companies set to expand staff numbers

A new survey by one of the world's leading recruitment firms reveals that nearly a half of companies in the Canadian resources sector plan to expand their staff numbers in 2013.

Marc Howe | February 6, 2013 | 7:10 am

Online retail giant debuts its own virtual currency

Amazon, world's leading online retailer, has unveiled a new form of virtual currency

Marc Howe | February 6, 2013 | 6:01 am

Avalanches in Pascua Lama area did not cause water pollution: Barrick

Recent avalanches affecting several points along a water channel in the area of Barrick's Pascua Lama project have not affected water quality, says the gold miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 5:03 pm

Mexico gears up for new mining bill, includes taxes to benefit locals

It will start charging mining companies already operating or planning to start up in the second half of this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 11:28 am

Gold and silver to surge on Asian demand: Leeb

Renowned investment expert Stephen Leeb says gold and silver are set to embark upon "the greatest bull market people will ever see in their lifetimes" amidst an industrial squeeze and a surge in appetite for precious metals from Asia.

Marc Howe | February 5, 2013 | 5:07 am

Chesapeake Gold sold off after Mexican project costs come in on (very) high side

Vancouver firm may still look attractive to gold majors looking for new supply.

Frik Els | February 5, 2013 | 12:49 am

President: “Time has come for Mongolia to take Oyu Tolgoi matters into its own hands”

Mongolian president Elbegdorj delivers stinging rebuke to 'irresponsible' Rio over Oyu Tolgoi's runaway costs of $24bn.

Frik Els | February 4, 2013 | 8:43 pm

Bolivian mining town erects giant Virgin statue that rivals Rio’s Christ

The $1.2 million statue of the Virgin Mary is slightly shorter than New York's Statue of Liberty, but seven meters higher than Rio's famed image of Christ.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 4:13 pm

At least platinum looks good

It’s certainly a challenging time still for gold and silver but the long-term reasons for holding physical gold remain in place.

Warren Bevan - Precious Metal Stock Review | February 3, 2013 | 10:25 am

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Canadian mining and oil companies set to expand staff numbers

Online retail giant debuts its own virtual currency

Avalanches in Pascua Lama area did not cause water pollution: Barrick

Mexico gears up for new mining bill, includes taxes to benefit locals

Gold and silver to surge on Asian demand: Leeb

Chesapeake Gold sold off after Mexican project costs come in on (very) high side

President: “Time has come for Mongolia to take Oyu Tolgoi matters into its own hands”

Bolivian mining town erects giant Virgin statue that rivals Rio’s Christ

At least platinum looks good

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