December 2, 2014 Meet South Africa’s ‘gold slaves’ Illegal gold excavation and scrapping, worth about six billion rands per year (about US$550 million), is today the lifeblood of Johannesburg’s informal economy.
December 2, 2014 India’s gold imports hit 41-month high in November Thanks to the festive and marriage season, which fuelled demand for otherwise dull market a few months ago.
December 2, 2014 Water, human rights and reputations – managing the impacts of mining projects What’s the connection between access to water, human rights and mining projects? It’s a complicated area where the vast challenges that lie ahead can only increase as the century progresses.
December 2, 2014 First Nations release ‘clear mining policy and rules’ for central BC “With this mining policy we can no longer be ignored or imposed upon"
December 1, 2014 Gold hits 5-week high from early dive triggered by Swiss referendum Gold prices experienced a dramatic comeback Monday after falling sharply in overnight trading due to Switzerland’s rejection of a proposal to boost the country’s gold reserves.
December 1, 2014 Guatemala’s huge mining royalty hike makes Tahoe unhappy The country’s congress passed Friday legislation to increase mining royalties from 5% to 10%.
December 1, 2014 New low in oil prices drags BHP Billiton stock below 2009 levels The stock closed in Sydney below the $30 mark, which is the lowest it has traded in the last five years.
December 1, 2014 Russia’s monetary solution The hypothesis that follows, if carried through, is certain to have a significant effect on gold and the relationship between gold and all government-issued currencies.
December 1, 2014 Burkina Faso: After the gold rush Canada is tying foreign aid to overseas mining development. It’s touted as “win-win,” but in Burkina Faso there are already some losers.
December 1, 2014 UK passes historic transparency law for oil, gas and mining companies The law provides a standard for the US to follow in finalizing its own rules requiring payment disclosure
Phoenix Copper suspends top brass amid payment inquiry The US and copper‑focused miner also said it was reviewing funding options. February 09, 2026 | 07:16 am
