May 19, 2014 The Belgian Connection A close look at international activity in the Treasury market reveals some odd patterns that should be explained.
May 19, 2014 European central banks recommit to gold, price won’t budge 17 European central banks extend deal not to sell "significant" amounts of gold, but removes cap. After touching $1,300 the metal drifts lower again.
May 19, 2014 $20bn Rio Tinto-Guinea deal on Simandou close Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh says agreement on funding and execution of $20 billion Simandou iron ore project will "inject new momentum".
May 19, 2014 Degussa acquires world’s largest collection of gold bars Over one thousand culturally and historically important bars of 145 manufacturers from 35 countries often referred to as the Rothschild Collection.
May 19, 2014 Track24 launches pioneering IVMS platform to increase safety of remote workers Using digital mapping, the new vehicle tracking software makes it possible to proactively improve driver behaviour in the world’s most isolated environments.
May 18, 2014 MIT developing platinum replacement A team of scientists is working on a process to replace platinum-group metals (PGMs) with more widely available elements.
May 18, 2014 Global gold, silver production to hit fresh records this year But long-term future uncertain, reveals study.
May 18, 2014 Oilsands critics say Alberta energy regulator is denying them right to speak Critics say Albertans are in danger of being shut out of discussions on how the province's natural resources are developed.
May 18, 2014 Turkish mine disaster: Town under uprising lockdown, dozens arrested At least 36 people were arrested over the weekend in connection Turkey's worst-ever mining disaster.
May 18, 2014 Global mining deals picking up, but far from returning to boom times Companies’ low valuation, the current focus on operational efficiency in the mining sector, and the chase for overseas assets by Chinese investors, are pushing deals up.
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