Scamming alert in Canada over ‘Taliban gold’ for sale
Police were compelled to issue the statement after a man spent $760 on a fake piece.
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Pear-shaped 75-carat diamond may sell for over $12 million
The gem has been qualified by Sotheby as “the most important white diamond ever to appear at auction in the Americas.”
Chairman Munk prepares to leave Barrick Gold
Co-chairman John L. Thornton seems to be the chosen successor.
Chinese mining company likely to list potash assets in Toronto: report
Yanzhou Coal is China's third-largest listed coal miner by output.
Shareholders should rein in expectations or quit mining sector: Cynthia Carroll
She said investors need to understand “what it really takes to deliver projects.”
Large-scale deals to head down the mineshaft in 2013: PwC
The number of global deals has fallen to its lowest level since 2005.
Japan’s massive rare earth discovery threatens China’s supremacy
The deposit contains rare earths that are 20 to 30 times more concentrated than those coming from China.
Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments
Mine will substantially reduce the country's dependence on international markets by supplying up to 30% of the current local needs.
Mercury pollution linked to illegal gold mining in Peru reaches lethal levels
This is the main conclusion of a new study of mercury contamination in fish and humans in the Peruvian jungle.
Latin America chooses mining investment over environment: report
Study reveals some Latin American countries are racing to attract foreign investors eager to cash in on natural resources.
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.
