November 12, 2012

Yamana Gold insists on risky project in northern Chile

Canadian miner Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI) (NYSE: AUY) is refusing to give up on its plans to re-open the old “Agua de la Falda” gold mine in Chile’s northern Atacama…

November 10, 2012

Ancient gold treasures found in Thracian tomb

Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed bracelets with snake heads, a tiara with animal motifs and 100 buttons in a hoard of ancient golden artefacts uncovered during excavations.

November 10, 2012

SEC rules against resource firms over Dodd-Frank

Oil, gas and mining companies' request to have transparency rules put on hold under 2010 financial reform act has been rejected.

November 9, 2012

Historic Archduke Joseph diamond may reach up to $25 million

The Archduke Joseph diamond, one of the world's most famous and rarest gems from Europe's aristocracy, is expected to reach up to $25 million when it goes under Christie’s hammer…

November 9, 2012

Canada may change entire temporary foreign worker program over Chinese miners controversy

Accusations of Chinese miners being dubiously brought into the Canadian province of British Columbia to work in coal mines has prompted the federal government not only to investigate the issue,…

November 9, 2012

Peruvian company acquires Canadian gold junior Andina Minerals

Peruvian precious metals miner Hochschild (LON:HOC) is acquiring Canadian Andina Minerals (TSX-V:ASM), after the junior gold miner agreed late Thursday to a friendly takeover.

November 9, 2012

Obama energy adviser says doubts about Keystone XL remain

While Calgary-based TransCanada (TSX, NYSE:TRP) remains optimistic about its Keystone XL pipeline’s prospects, given Obama administration’s focus on moving the U.S. away from its dependence on foreign oil, uncertainties around…

November 9, 2012

Nickel miner Talvivaara falls on radioactive leak worries

Shares of nickel producer Talvivaara (LON:TALV) dropped down over 10% on Friday over reports the firm had failed to solve a waste water leak at a nickel and zinc mine…

November 9, 2012

Australian Workplace Drug Testing Services — letter to the editor

Australian Workplace Drug Testing Services offers nationally-recognised training in alcohol and drugs testing training nationally at a number of scheduled locations.

November 9, 2012

Lonmin says no to takeover bid by Xstrata

Despite market rumours indicating otherwise, South Africa’s platinum producer Lonmin (LON:LMI) rejected Friday a reverse takeover bid by Xstrata (LON:XTA), its unhappy largest shareholder, as it announced a loss before…