June 24, 2013 ‘Storm of writedowns’ coming up for gold miners It will be an extremely important and interesting half-year results season for gold miners, say experts.
June 24, 2013 More layoffs at Barrick Gold The gold company prepares to let go of about 100 employees.
June 24, 2013 Mining wealth distribution at heart of Mongolia’s presidential elections Regardless of who is elected, analysts agree that Rio's Oyu Tolgoi, the largest foreign investment in Mongolia, will be the first and main target for the new president.
June 24, 2013 Illegal gold mining profits for rebels in Colombia five times larger than cocaine A kilogram of cocaine can sell for about $2,570 in the Colombian jungle, while a kilogram of gold can fetch 19 times that, say insiders.
June 23, 2013 Grasberg mine cleared to reopen by Indonesian government "Permission has been granted to begin milling and open pit operations but not yet for underground operations."
June 23, 2013 Japan chasing China with $32 billion African resource push The island nation will look to secure a steady supply of African natural gas, oil and rare earth metals.
June 22, 2013 China to overtake India in gold consumption thanks to 6.6 million bridal gifts "Some 10 million weddings take place every year in China."
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
