Rio Tinto iron ore output falls short
But copper production shoots up 17% in first quarter.
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Ukraine escalation lifts gold price to 3-week high
Safe-haven buying sparked after Ukraine calls for UN Peacekeepers and chances of "gas war" increases.
Fortuna Silver jumps after breaking production records
The Vancouver-based miner's shares surge after its silver and gold properties in Mexico and Peru up production more than 50%.
Only US platinum, palladium producer on massive tear
Now a $2 billion stock, Stillwater Mining gaps higher again on Monday as South Africa-Russian supply picture darkens.
American girl gets $20K for diamond found in park
The 14-year-old found the unique a 3.85-carat jellybean-size piece in an Arkansas state park last year.
Goldman: No reason to change prediction of 20% drop in gold price
Goldman Sachs said it's sticking to its original forecast of gold at $1,050 an ounce by the end of the year.
Planned uranium mine in South Dakota clears key hurdle
Powertech Uranium's proposed mine may have gotten a license to operate last week, but opponents say they'll fight the ruling.
Is the automated mine a threat to recruitment?
With the growing trend for automated mines and 3D virtual training platforms the impact on future recruitment in mining should be considered.
Canada’s First Nations may build alternative to Northern Gateway pipeline
Eagle Spirit Energy Holdings and Aquilini Group say they have signed non-disclosure agreements with a substantial number of First Nations in northern British Columbia to earn a “social licence” for the project.
