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Massive shorts to squeeze then propel precious metals: Turk

Investment expert James Turk says a massive short squeeze on gold and silver is approaching which will serve to push prices for both the precious metals higher due to panic buying.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 3:40 am

Discovery Metals rejects $830 million bid from Shanghai PE firm

Africa-focused copper miner Discovery Metals (ASX:DML) has rejected a bid from Shanghai's Cathay Fortune on the grounds that the proposed AUD$830 million consideration is insufficient.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 3:08 am

World’s biggest copper mine to make inroads underground

The Chuquicamata mine in Chile - the world's largest open cut copper mine, will commence underground operations after nearly a century of open-cut production.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 1:00 am

Iron ore: The rollercoaster ride has only just started

The transformation of the iron ore market over the last few years has been nothing less than stunning. Those with nerves of steel can look forward to even higher highs and lower lows.

Frik Els | October 11, 2012 | 11:49 pm

Main Focus of the Apprenticeship Conference is the Shortage of Skilled Workers

“The Future Works Here” is the slogan of Alberta’s Apprenticeship Conference which will take place from October 15 to 17 at the […]

Susanne Iberle | October 11, 2012 | 11:18 pm

Peruvian mining millionaires allegedly trafficking cocaine

U.S. authorities announced yesterday the seizure of more than $31 million supposedly connected to an international money-laundering scheme run by the owners of two gold mines in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2012 | 6:42 pm

Iron ore pulls back from $120 despite fresh Chinese infrastructure spending

The country's railways ministry is upping its investment for a third time this year – the annual budget for 2012 is now a round $100 billion.

Frik Els | October 11, 2012 | 6:18 pm

VIDEO: The female mind and the gold standard

Just when you thought all possible arguments for and against the gold standard have been covered...

Frik Els | October 11, 2012 | 4:50 pm

Osisko reaches record Q3 gold production

Canadian gold miner Osisko (TSX:OSK)(EWX.F) achieved record third-quarter gold production at 103,753 oz. from its Malartic mine, in Quebec – a quarter-on-quarter increase of 12.77%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2012 | 4:32 pm

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