Poland scraps mine closure plan opposed by coal unions

If all central banks were to hold at least 5% of forex reserves in gold (versus 60%+ in rich economies) it would require the purchase of almost 8,000 tonnes

A concept born from two facts: mineral exploration is extremely capital intensive, and just 1 out of 3,000 mineralized anomalies became a mine.

Results mark the 41 straight month of retail sales declines.

The government will pay for two-thirds of the cost by collecting money from mining companies through a new environmental levy.

The Canadian miner strongly refutes accusations of human rights abuses and illegal operations at its South African project made by the NGO.

With the deal, Saskatchewan loses its only home-grown gold miner.

Group represents the country's largest mining companies, including AngloGold Ashanti, Sibanye Gold and Impala Platinum Holdings.

Chatree remains in operations despite and order by the country's military regime last week to halt all gold mining and exploration activities.

Situation has forced some companies to abandon plans laid last week to restart production.