May 16, 2013 US to the world: no gold sales to Iran US sanctions caused the economy to contract by as much as eight percent last year.
May 16, 2013 Polyus gets $1 billion investment boost for Natalka gold mine Natalka is the world's third largest undeveloped gold deposit.
May 16, 2013 Geoscientists find oldest water on Earth in underground mine The ancient pool dates back about 2.67 billion years and pre-dates the existence of multicellular life.
May 15, 2013 ‘Perfect’ diamond sells for $26.7m at auction The flawless 101.73 carat gem set a new world price record.
May 15, 2013 Scientists discover new non-toxic gold mining method The procedure is inexpensive and environmentally benign.
May 15, 2013 Canada launches major research initiative to improve mining success The joint public-private partnership project is worth more than $11 million and will last five years.
May 15, 2013 Rio Tinto’s $1.4bn bauxite mine approved in Australia Project on the Cape York peninsula could produce up to 50 million tonnes per year.
May 15, 2013 Uranium One reports first quarter losses Long-term development indicators for the nuclear power industry remain strong.
Seabridge to spin out Northwest Territories gold project The move, says Seabridge's chairman and CEO Rudi Fronk, would single out what the company views as a "valuable" asset. December 16, 2025 | 08:57 am