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Gold breaks out; jobs report is weak

In anticipation of the job's report, the markets and gold jumped yesterday, but there was no good news for President Obama as Friday's report shows the US added a paltry 96,000 jobs in August.

Michael Allan McCrae | September 7, 2012 | 2:58 pm

Vote on Glencore-Xstrata merger delayed due to ‘developments overnight’

Glencore International (LSE:GLEN) has postponed its Friday shareholder meeting where voting would have taken place on its proposed $34 billion takeover of Xstrata (LSE:XTA).

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 8:58 am

China approved 1 trillion yuan in stimulus spending in under a week

The Chinese government has approved a raft of new infrastructure and rail projects this week in a concerted effort to boost its slowing economy.

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 7:36 am

Rio Tinto creates virtual mine to teach block caving

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has teamed up with Sydney's University of New South Wales to create the world's first virtual mine for the purpose of teaching block caving

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 4:12 am

Funds and investors shifting from ETF’s to physical gold

Matterhorn Asset Management's Egon von Greyerz claims fund managers and investors are shifting from gold ETF's to physical gold, and that the "move in gold and silver has barely started."

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 2:56 am

Rio cuts jobs at aluminum operations in Australasia

Diversified mining giant Rio Tinto has announced major job cuts at aluminum operations in both Australia and New Zealand.

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 1:33 am

Chinese demand to prop up Aussie mining boom for years to come

Australian trade minister Craig Emerson has said Chinese demand will continue to give support to the country's mining boom despite declines in export prices.

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 12:59 am

China and Japan maritime dispute extends to ocean floor mineral finds

Disputes between China and Japan over offshore territory have proceeded a step further with both countries competing for exploratory licenses to large swathes of the Pacific Ocean floor.

Marc Howe | September 6, 2012 | 11:54 pm

Global X Funds launches junior miners ETF

Global X Funds, the New York based provider of exchange traded funds, launched Thursday the Global X Junior Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: JUNR), the firts platform that provides access to junior mining companies globally.

PR Newswire: Mining | September 6, 2012 | 6:52 pm

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