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Gold industry injected $171bn into global economy in 2013

A World Gold Council report shows the sector's contribution was greater than the GDP of over 150 different countries and larger than the total value of global overseas aid in recent years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2015 | 11:01 pm

Stans Energy kicks off fresh legal actions over Kyrgyzstan’s $118 million pending payment

The Canadian rare earths junior is appealing a Moscow court decision of Moscow City Arbitrazh Court of not allowing it to obtain a sum related to the loss of its Kutessay II mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2015 | 8:50 am

AngloGold, Newmont in talks over sale of Colorado mine

The sale would be one of the largest of a U.S. gold mine since the price of the precious metal began falling in 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2015 | 3:15 am

Cleaner coal technologies vital to reducing CO2 emissions

The World Coal Association's chairman and Glencore executive, Mick Buffier, has called governments to increase investment in low emission technologies.

World Coal Association | June 1, 2015 | 4:06 am

Seafloor copper extraction better than traditional mining — report

The study, commissioned by Nautilus Minerals, shows seabed copper mining may cause less disruptions to the environment and local communities than terrestrial operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2015 | 3:07 am

Resource conference with benefits starts today

A two-day Cambridge House show being held in Vancouver.

Michael Allan McCrae | May 31, 2015 | 9:22 am

Seven diamond miners form group to fight synthetics

But some believe main challenge will be falling prices and wholesalers difficult access to credit to purchase rough diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2015 | 9:55 am

Vale may sell potash assets in Saskatchewan

As Brazil’s Vale SA figures out what to do with its fertilizer business, the mining giant is thought to be testing the waters on a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter.

Globe and Mail | May 29, 2015 | 9:41 am

India’s appetite for fertilizers beats expectations — Phosagro

After being practically absent from the Indian market for two years, the Russian firm has signed a three-year supply contract with IPL.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2015 | 5:26 am

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