Three of Carlos Slim’s mines shut down by labour conflict
Two gold and silver mines, and one copper mine owned by the world's second richest man have shuttered their doors.
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Coal mine gas explosion kills 10 in China
"China's mines are considered among the world's deadliest due to lax safety regulation, corruption and poor operating procedures."
Rio Tinto closer to flotation of its multi-billion diamonds division
The company will look to offer $250 million worth of new shares in a separate listing.
Glencore Xstrata and Blackstone eye Rio Tinto’s stake in Iron Ore Company of Canada
Rio trying to sell its 59% stake.
Photo of the day: United States Capitol with old copper dome, c. 1846
Thought to be the first ever photo of the Capitol.
Israel thwarting West Bank mining
Palestinian stonemasons want more digging licenses.
Gold price correction to continue: Jim Rogers
"If gold goes down low enough, I hope I am smart enough to buy more and silver as well."
Codelco Q1 profits down 43% year-over-year
Q1 output is up 3%.
INFOGRAPHIC: Pebble Project economics and employment
Insights on the impacts of the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska.
The gold war: Rick Rule on paper vs physical
"I like to think that we are seeing a continuation of a trend of gold going from weak hands to strong."
RANKED: World’s top 20 gold projects
The combined ounces in the ground for the top 20 projects is north of 900 million and at today's prices worth a mouth-watering $3.7 trillion.
