March 7, 2013

Council website illustrates the story of gold

Interactive map and video explain modern gold mining.

March 7, 2013

Commodities ‘supercycle’ will last another 15 years: JP Morgan

The current slowdown is just a pause in the commodity supercycle’s 'continuing spin.'

March 7, 2013

Greek police used excessive violence and tear gas against anti-mining protesters: report

According to local and social media, police used tear gas against protesters and even fired a canister directly into the head of a 15 year-old high school student.

March 7, 2013

The UK goes after a piece of the Afghan $1 trillion mining pie

The government has set up a three-year, $15 million plan to back mining and oil and gas projects in Afghanistan.

March 7, 2013

John Paulson’s gold fund dove 18% in February

Despite the fund's mounting losses, Paulson is sticking to his gold theory.

March 6, 2013

A history of gold confiscation [INFOGRAPHIC]

As speculation that the Obama administration may confiscate gold rises, this infographic reminds us that gold confiscation is nothing new.

March 6, 2013

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March 6, 2013

First Quantum rises after booking $1.2bn compensation for Congo confiscation

Without the once off payment mining profits fell 16%.

March 6, 2013

Golden replica of Messi’s left foot on sale for ‘only’ $5.25m

Sculpture weighs 25kg and it goes on sale this Thursday.

March 6, 2013

Colombia cancels 32 mining concessions

Decision came on the heels of an audit that found serious violations to the country’s technical, environmental, safety and economic standards.