Iron ore price: BHP counters Beijing claims of market manipulation
China says the 80% rise in the iron price between September and February was brought about by traders and miners creating an artificial supply shortage.
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Greek police used excessive violence and tear gas against anti-mining protesters: report
According to local and social media, police used tear gas against protesters and even fired a canister directly into the head of a 15 year-old high school student.
The UK goes after a piece of the Afghan $1 trillion mining pie
The government has set up a three-year, $15 million plan to back mining and oil and gas projects in Afghanistan.
John Paulson’s gold fund dove 18% in February
Despite the fund's mounting losses, Paulson is sticking to his gold theory.
A history of gold confiscation [INFOGRAPHIC]
As speculation that the Obama administration may confiscate gold rises, this infographic reminds us that gold confiscation is nothing new.
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Friedland on headless miners, dodos and ethical platinum
Legendary mining financier more than lives up to his reputation as a salesman and astute commentator on the industry.
Sandvik to acquire Canadian drilling solutions provider
Sandvik has signed an agreement with Cubex Limited (CUBEX) to acquire its drilling solutions business and operations.
$25 billion Kitimat oil refinery has financing: investment banker
A New York investment banker told the BC Chamber of Commerce Wednesday that he has investors lined up to make BC press baron David Black's $16 billion oil refinery a reality.