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Barrick takes massive US$2.8 billion charge on mines, lowers gold reserves
Net loss for the entire year climbed up to a monster $10.37 billion.
US mining fatalities up in 2013, Kentucky tops the list
Kentucky had the most metal/non-metal mining deaths, and West Virgina registered the highest number of coal mining deaths.
Rio’s Walsh delivers: 15% dividend hike on higher than expected second-half profit
The miner has been among the most aggressive cost-cutters and plans to find a further $3 billion in savings this year.
African Barrick reports $781 million annual loss, despite output increase
It also slashed its gold reserves by almost a quarter.
Myanmar’s gold workers call the government to pass mining law
The precarious conditions gold miners face daily have forced them to demand a swiftly approval of regulations.
Canada’s 2014 budget kind to miners, extends 15% exploration tax credit
Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry.
Goldman Sachs selling Iran’s one-time uranium supplier
The bank's ties to Iran date back to the 1970’s.
Miners avoided Quebec last year, investments plunged 34%
Total investment in the sector tumbled to $3.25 billion from $5.13 billion in 2012.
China gold demand jumps almost 42%, talks of stockpiling up 100%
The second largest economy is poised to grab the title of world's top gold buyer from India
US widens lead over Europe in critical minerals race: WSJ
US critical minerals spending is outpacing Europe, raising fears EU manufacturers may stay reliant on China for key raw materials.