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US is exceptional, it’s the largest debtor in the history of the world: Jim Rogers

"This thing is going to end badly."

MINING.com Editor | October 16, 2013 | 12:09 am

Chinese gold production advances 8%

January - August 2013, year over year.

MINING.com Editor | October 15, 2013 | 11:04 pm

Coal to overtake oil as main source of energy by 2020

The two main coal consumers, China and India, are turning back to it because it is cheaper and more reliable than oil or renewable energy sources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2013 | 6:52 pm

Rio Tinto restarts negotiations with Mongolia over Oyu Tolgoi

Rio Tinto has tried to get approval from Mongolia for its financing proposal since last winter, but the government has not yet offered a direct reply.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2013 | 5:36 pm

Prices and protests: gold miners’ war on two fronts

Gold has dropped over $500/oz and protest movements against gold miners around the world, with the help of social media, have become more prominent.

MINING.com Editor | October 14, 2013 | 11:57 pm

Turquoise Hill brings Oyu Tolgoi up to nameplate capacity

Now processing 100,000 tonnes of ore per day.

Frik Els | October 14, 2013 | 11:40 pm

Sweeping changes to Myanmar mining laws planned

Less state involvement, possible lifting of ban on ore exports and smoother licensing process envisaged for South Asian nation.

Frik Els | October 13, 2013 | 6:35 pm

Newmont Mining cuts copper forecasts, gold unchanged

Company shows 6% drop in copper production at Australian mine.

Ana Komnenic | October 11, 2013 | 12:08 am

UN takes on mercury pollution with Japan leading the way

New treaty to curb illegal gold mining operations and target coal-fired power plants.

Ana Komnenic | October 10, 2013 | 10:13 pm

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