March 14, 2013 Is the price of gold manipulated Libor-style? The Commodity Futures Commission is determining whether or not the big banks are manipulating gold prices daily.
March 14, 2013 Dominican Republic halts Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo gold shipment Ongoing spat over royalties and profit sharing.
March 14, 2013 China’s central bank lukewarm on gold Compared with China's $3.3 trillion foreign exchange reserves, the size of the gold market is too small.
March 14, 2013 Hochschild profits, shares hit by low silver price A production dip also contributed to the profit decline.
March 14, 2013 South Africa mining production up thanks to iron ore, diamonds The news surprised analysts, who had predicted a decline of 4.2%
March 14, 2013 Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists Investors alarmed as they witness what seems to be a repeat of protests which shook Africa's biggest economy last year.
March 13, 2013 Peruvians ask Washington-based human rights commission to halt Newmont’s Conga project Group claims project continues to advance despite being officially deemed as “suspended.”
March 13, 2013 BHP refutes accusations of bribery linked to the Beijing Olympics The miner allegedly provided inducements, hospitality and gifts to Chinese and other foreign officials before and during the 2008 Olympics.
March 13, 2013 First Quantum ready to take over Inmet and create one of world’s biggest copper producer The Vancouver-based miner extended the offer after coming up just short of acquiring two thirds of Inmet.
March 13, 2013 Canadian Arctic irreversible melt not just bad news The decreasing Arctic ice sheet could mean billions for the mining industry, say experts.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
