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Despite Thursday gains, governments and unions pushing mining sector to 'breaking point'

MINING.com Editor | August 15, 2013 | 10:34 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Africa Asia Europe Latin America Coal Copper Gold Iron Ore Silver 

Gold proved today that it's far from dead and stock indices around the world were lifted by commodities, but government taxes and worker union demands are creating major obstacles to the sector's renewed health. Gold Fields' CEO Nick Holland claims while...

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