Leonardo DiCaprio in Canada’s Fort McMurray to learn about the oil sands
The actor is doing research for an upcoming documentary on the subject.
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Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic kills 37
The mine is owned by Canadian Axmin, but was taken over by rebels over a year ago.
Anglo American, horse breeders fight over mine expansion
The open pit mine would produce 7 million tonnes of coal a year and contribute $33 million in annual royalties.
Summer drift continues
Underlying factor dollar's strength not gold’s weakness.
Brazil’s iron ore giant MMX to sell off 300,00 tonnes of stockpile
The news comes only a day after MMX announced it was temporarily halting operations at its only producing mine.
Vale secures key licence for flagship iron ore mine expansion
The project is considered vital for Vale as the miner has been losing market share to Rio Tinto and BHP Biliton.
Gold price: This year September may bring fall
September is gold's best performing month historically, but a new research note from investment bank UBS says 2014 is unlikely to follow long-term trends.
Copper price rally evaporates on Chinese factory data
Latest gauge of manufacturing activity falls to near contraction levels.
Executive changes at Antofagasta Minerals, chairman stepping back
Jean-Paul Luksic, who was appointed in 2004, will now take a non-executive role with effect from Sep. 1st.
