Fresnillo unable to avoid silver’s losing streak
The Mexico-focused miner has seen silver prices drop 35% this year so far, while its shares have fallen about 50%.
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BHP hasn’t dismissed $14bn Jansen potash mine in Canada
CEO Mackenzie said he still aims to add potash as a fifth pillar to BHP's diversified mining operations.
AngloGold to axe 2,000 top jobs as metal price falls
The world’s No. 3 gold producer, will cut about 40% of its management positions and it is cutting capital expenditure in 10 countries.
Gold, copper and European stocks collapse on Fed stimulus fears
Growing concerns over the US Federal Reserve cutting back its stimulus program as soon as next month, triggered Wednesday a selloff in world shares and drove precious metals down.
World’s No.1 copper miner Codelco seeks outside financing for its $27bn investment plan
The final goal is to boost production.
First photos of $136m diamond-jewels stolen in Cannes
Insurance giant Lloyds of London is offering $1.3 million reward for information that effectively leads to the arrest of the thieves.
Gold-diamond combo let scientists control temperature of cells
New method combines minuscule diamonds, typically found in quantum computers, with gold fragments.
Drop in gold price continues to hit Canadian miners: 34% decline in Q2 — Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young's most recent Canadian Mining Eye report suggests large companies should consider the option of sharing asset ownership.
German potash miner sticks to Canadian Legacy project
The Legacy mine, currently under construction, is expected to start production by the end of 2016.
Australia cuts rates to record low of 2.5% as mining boom ends
Lowest rate since Australia’s central bank was established in 1959.
Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine
Commerce and Industries Minister may approve by Tuesday exports of already mined ore from Cobre Panama’s stockpiles.