September 17, 2013 The end of Rosia Montana gold mine? Romanian president calls for termination of key bill He wants to pass responsibility for the project to state agencies.
September 17, 2013 European Union revokes sanctions on Zimbabwe’s diamond firm—report Despite claims of fraud in the July election that kept President Robert Mugabe in power.
September 17, 2013 Gold exploration budget hit all-time high in 2012, but future doesn’t look rosy Only half the total resources discovered since 1990 has been converted into reserves or put into production to date.
September 16, 2013 Alberta First Nation reports two new oil sands leaks "Our people want answers and factual information on the contamination of now, six surface releases of bitumen oil."
September 16, 2013 Japan goes nuclear-free New applications could lead to restarts some time next year.
September 16, 2013 Hedge funds turn decidedly bearish on gold Large speculators in the gold market cut long positions by 16%, biggest decline this year.
September 16, 2013 Only two miners on Forbes’ list of richest Americans Both dropped in the rankings due to falling commodity prices.
September 16, 2013 Sirius Minerals drops 20% after delaying UK potash project Will only submit application for $1.7 billion project next year.
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