Papua New Guinea hits back at Barrick for halting Porgera

Most economists and investors readily acknowledge that the current period of central bank activism, characterized by extended bouts of quantitative easing and zero percent interest rates, is a newly-blazed trail in economic history.

According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated around the world every year. What's more, the metal deposits found in many types of e-waste can be 40 to 50 times richer than the raw ore extracted from mines.

Domestic gold price discount in double digits with predictions of 25–30% slump in seasonal buying.

The country's government is in the midst of reviewing its mining legislation, particularly mandatory divestment rules and contract extensions.

The Japanese Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) has signed a deal with local authorities to jointly explore for rare earths in the Karaganda and Kostanay regions.

Most of the profit goes to powerful military and ex-junta figures instead of the state coffers, a report reveals.

In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”, the sector was worth nearly US$2.5 trillion.

Also approves expansion of Tanami mine in Australia.

Construction and mining equipment account for almost 90% of Komatsu’s revenue.