De Beers plans for Snap Lake mine challenged by locals
The firm wants to change its water licence to double the current chloride limit pumped into nearby lake.
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Major new coal projects unlikely to be profitable: Goldman Sachs
The bank analysts say the window for profitable investment in new thermal coal mining and infrastructure capacity “has closed.”
Bidding war for Sulliden seems unlikely as Agnico Eagle sells stake
Agnico Eagle has agreed to sell its interest in Sulliden for $1.10 per share or roughly $29.7 million.
INFOGRAPHIC: 2014 Forbes billionaire facts and figures
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Gold price slides again despite largest ETF inflows since 2012
Investors buy a net 8.4 tonnes in world's largest gold-backed ETF, the biggest buying spree since October 2012 when gold was at $1,800 an ounce.
Iron ore price hits fresh lows as Beijing warns of supply flood
Shares in producers fall after China's powerful central planning agency says country's "high steel demand period has passed" and inventories will stay high.
The 33 Chilean miners rescued alive back in the spotlight
Thanks to polemic TV commercial encouraging Chile’s national soccer team to be bold and daring in upcoming World Cup.
Rio Tinto to axe hundreds of jobs at Oyu Tolgoi mine
Amid the miner's efforts to reduce costs at its gigantic copper and gold operation in Mongolia.
Australia not adventurous enough in commitment to ‘essential hunting ground’ of Latin America
The region produces 45% of the world’s copper, 50% of its silver, 26% of its molybdenum, and equally high percentages of zinc, gold and iron ore.
