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Europe’s leap into inflation unknown bumps gold price

ECB takes unprecedented step to fight "unacceptably low inflation" by pushing bank deposit rate into negative territory, burnishing gold's status as inflation hedge in the process.

Frik Els | June 5, 2014 | 9:29 pm

Alaska to join Pebble Partnership in lawsuit against EPA over mine project

They oppose the agency's latest decision, which may block development of the Pebble mine before any permit application has been filed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 6:54 pm

BHP admits mistakes in its China, iron ore strategy

CEO Andrew Mackenzie says miner's China-focused investment is shifting and its rapid iron ore expansion came at the expense of the overall business.

Frik Els | June 5, 2014 | 6:22 pm

Newmont halts all operations in Indonesia, declares force majeure

The company is putting about 80% of its Batu Hijau mine employees on leave at reduced pay from Friday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 6:12 pm

Fresh name bidding to take over 117-year old silver fix

London-based fund manager ETF Securities has thrown its hat in the ring to run the spot pricing mechanism for the globe's physical silver trade.

Frik Els | June 5, 2014 | 5:32 pm

Bolivia passes mining law that bans partnerships with multinationals

The law, the first major overhaul of the country’s mining sector since 1997, denies cooperatives the right to partner with private companies, whether domestic or foreign.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 4:55 pm