Gold at three-week low on Fed taper talk
The precious metal hit its lowest since Oct. 17 at $1,275.80 an ounce.
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Platinum giant Lonmin returns to profit after stormy year
World's third largest platinum producer posted best output in six years.
Rio Tinto, BHP a step closer to open US largest copper mine
If approved, Resolution Copper mine is expected to create 3,700 direct and indirect jobs and bring $61.4 billion in economic benefits to Arizona.
U.S. to become world’s top oil producer earlier than expected
But not a long-term threat to the OPEC.
Barrick’s Pascua Lama workers drop strike
Had workers on strike, they would have affected the construction a the water management system, which is the main condition imposed by Chilean authorities to allow Barrick restart work at the mine.
Bumi closer to split with the Bakries, says lacks proof family has cash for it
Miner called shareholders to approve the long-sought separation on December 4.
Olympic flame lights up famous Russian diamond mine ahead of spacewalk
The Mir mine was once the world's largest open pit diamond mine.
Barrick’s Peter Munk’s birthday not the happiest one
One of Canada’s most important entrepreneurs, Barrick Gold’s founder and chairman Peter Munk is turning 86 today, at a time of major challenges for his company and the industry.
Canadian miners improve performance, but far from being out of the woods
Overall, their performance has fallen 50% in the past 12 months.
Controversial uranium mine near the Grand Canyon put on hold
Energy Fuels Resources cited weak uranium prices and litigation expenses as main reasons.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
