Mexico’s proposed higher mining royalties could block nearly $7bn in investments
The Mexican government proposed raising mining royalties under the argument that metal prices have risen in recent years.
AFP, MUMBAI, INDIA Women buy gold jewelry at a shop in New Delhi, India, on Dhanteras, the first day of the five-day Diwali Festival, on Oct. 15, 2009. Photo: AFP High prices are likely to deter Indians from heavy gold buying this week during the Hindu…