Canada’s New Democrats propose law on conflict minerals
The federal bill aims to ensure companies source responsibly.
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Sandvik secures major materials handling orders
The combined value of the contracts exceeds 950 million SEK and will be executed and contribute to Sandvik Mining's business during the years 2013 until 2015.
Canadian mining industry warns Quebec over 30% royalty plan
Quebec's proposed mining taxes and royalties could affect the entire Canadian industry.
More QE nervousness sends gold price below $1,600
Noted policy dove Bill Dudley, president of the New York Fed, "expects" to see economic evidence to start "dialing back the pace of asset purchases".
Japan’s massive rare earth discovery threatens China’s supremacy
The deposit contains rare earths that are 20 to 30 times more concentrated than those coming from China.
Iron ore, met coal prices resilient despite powerful Chinese agency’s oversupply predictions
The communist country's influential economic planning agency predicts oversupply of iron ore and moderate 4% steel production growth in 2013.
Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments
Mine will substantially reduce the country's dependence on international markets by supplying up to 30% of the current local needs.
Further evidence of the ‘gold production cliff’: Intierra
New gold discoveries declined by 45% over the past decade.
Mercury pollution linked to illegal gold mining in Peru reaches lethal levels
This is the main conclusion of a new study of mercury contamination in fish and humans in the Peruvian jungle.
