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.
The BBC provides a brief yet fascinating glimpse into the secretive world of the Swiss gold refining industry, where two-thirds of the world’s gold is processed.
Switzerland’s gold refining industry is set to flourish in 2013, with the precious metal hovering at record highs and many predicting a “golden age for gold” due to increased investor concern over the health of the global economy.
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