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Vice president Rodney Stuparyk said the road to the mine has been reopened and power – cut by protesters earlier in the week – has been restored.

Strained relations between the company and labour unions casts doubt on whether the mine will be able to ship to customers.

92 arrested, at least 50 injured and thousands still protesting.

Palestinian stonemasons want more digging licenses.

The sum set a new record for that particular style of gem.

The national grid power supply to its flagship Kumtor mine in Kyrgyzstan has been disrupted by local protesters who have been blocking the road leading to the site.

Capital expenditure in mining peaked last year, stabilized in the second half of 2012 and then plunged steeply in the March quarter, wiping almost $1.5 billion off Australia's quarterly output.

Taken together, China and India account for more than half of consumer bullion demand worldwide.

Underground mining is still suspended while a safety inspection is conducted.