August 27, 2012 Brazil halts ruling on use of mercury in gold mining Brazil’s new regulations on gold mining in the Amazonas State that limit, but don’t outlaw the use of mercury, has scientists and activists up in arms.
August 27, 2012 To return, or not to return to the Gold Standard: that is the US question After a 32-year hiatus, the U.S. Republicans are calling for a commission to look at the possible return of the gold standard, but experts say the idea is as simple…
August 27, 2012 Global mining professionals anticipate surge in salaries A recent survey conducted by resource and energy sector HR firm EarthStream shows mining professionals around the world expect major salary gains in the upcoming year.
August 27, 2012 Americans want return to gold standard: Ron Paul Congressman Ron Paul has told CNBC’s Newsline that ‘a large majority of American people favour going on a gold standard,’ claiming that the shift in public opinion is ‘a reflection…
August 27, 2012 Gold could surge past $1,920/oz high: Sprott Billionaire investor and asset manager Eric Sprott says that the ruinous state of the global financial system and a shortage of physical […]
August 27, 2012 The great, long-awaited China rebalancing act may have already begun Peking University finance professor Michael Pettis writes on his blog that the long-anticipated rebalancing of the Chinese economy may have already commenced.
August 27, 2012 Experts deny Aussie mining boom at an end Following Martin Ferguson’s rash declaration last week that Australia’s mining boom had come to an end several leading economic experts have publicly refuted the Australian Resource Minister’s dire prognosis.
August 27, 2012 Tweet takedown of the day: Krugman and the gold standard "A very bad, no good, truly awful idea"
August 26, 2012 FUN BREAK: Lego crooks rob Lego mine To support its mining-themed Lego sets, the toy company rolled out some videos of some imaginary robbers who pull a heist on […]
August 26, 2012 Gold market sees strong waves, exchange rate fluctuates, stocks tumble The gold market has become burning after some peaceful days. The dong/dollar exchange rate has been fluctuating. Meanwhile, the stock prices have […]
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
