Virtual currency Bitcoin surges as Cyprus haircut fears spread
It's not only the gold price that has benefited from fears over governments dipping into private citizens bank accounts.
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You can stop worrying about ETF outflows now. Indian gold imports have surged 41%
India's imports averaging 87 tonnes a month helps to explain resilience of gold price despite record ETF outflows.
Coal mines of British Columbia polluting river: US report
Elk River Valley coal mining activities linked to extremely toxic levels of selenium in nearby river.
Being ‘good looking’ will land you a mining job in Indonesia
An Indonesia-based coal miner posted an ad asking for “good looking” single females under 25.
‘Cyprus’ is already happening in the US: Rick Rule
For Cypriots who had their money in gold, silver, platinum or palladium, last week's events were irrelevant to their financial position, says Rick Rule.
Australia sees iron ore prices only getting worse
The country's commodities forecasting agency expects average price to fall to $90 a tonne over the next five years.
Batista takes another blow as his iron ore firm records massive loss
MMX posts loss as Batista's empire is dragged down by debts and his wealth declines $1bn in a month.
$900 million lawsuit filed against Rio Tinto’s IOC
Quebec First Nations groups file $900 million lawsuit against the Iron Ore Company of Canada.
Political infighting may be behind latest Oyu Tolgoi delay
Mongolian state representative on Oyu Tolgoi board may be jockeying for position ahead of presidential elections.
