China, Ghana gold production spike, others fall
The top 10 gold producing countries mined out 1,799 tonnes of the precious metal which is 2% more than in 2011.
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Scarcity puts pressure on capex and raises operational risks.
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World gold demand falls in 2012 for first time in three years
The World Gold Council predicts consumption of the precious metal should be steady this year, although unlikely to reach the high levels seen in the worst of the financial crisis.
Barrick Gold suffers $4.2 billion writedown
The hefty impairment charge reflects higher-than-anticipated operating and sustaining capital costs at Lumwana.
Rio Tinto smashed by largest ever loss, new CEO vows cuts
The mining giant provided investors with a sour Valentine’s treat as it posted a $3 billion loss, its first ever full-year loss.
$195 billion in metal and fuel will just fly past the earth
Asteroid mining.
