Credit card made of solid gold issued in Europe’s Isle of Man
The 14-carat gold credit card is the world’s first backed by the precious metal itself.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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Most US companies ‘unsure’ of whether they use conflict minerals in their products
First reports submitted to the US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem vague.
Newmont stops copper output at Indonesia mine
The miner said its concentrate storage facilities have reached full capacity and that it is still trying to delay putting its employees on paid leave at reduced compensation
Kimberley Diamonds restarts Botswana Lerala mine
The Australian miner said it plans to spend $15 million to restart the operation, with work is expected to begin in the first half of 2015.
A bull in a china shop can be dangerous; this excavator isn’t
Watch a CAT mini excavator go though extremely narrow aisles of a store packed with $40,000 worth of valuable glassware.
Liquid potash helps Canada control mussels plague
Zebra mussels reproduce quickly and can disrupt the food chain, clog water pipes and create algae.
Obama unveils historical attempt to curb coal power plants emissions
The controversial regulation, which some lawmakers already are trying to block, is one of the most sweeping efforts to tackle global warming by this or any other administration.
Centerra to shut Kumtor gold mine if doesn’t get permits
Despite apparently having made peace in February, Centerra and the the government of Kyrgyzstan have locked horns over the future of Kumtor mine.
Marubeni eyes Vale’s halted Rio Colorado potash project in Argentina
The Japanese firm is said to be looking to either acquire the project, or restart it as partner of Vale.
Philippines eyes $1bn revenues from proposed new mining law
The new revenue-sharing scheme would see the government taking 55% of the industry's net revenues or 10% of gross revenue, whichever is higher.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
