Iran to develop small-scale gold mines
The Hassan Rouhani government is kickstarting a program for the revitalization, activation, and development of the country’s artisanal mines.
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Can central banks go broke? A question for India: Andy Mukherjee
Raiding a little more than half of the $95 billion foreign-currency and gold revaluation account would force the RBI to sell an identical proportion of the related assets, or $190 billion. That would trigger a “cataclysmic deflationary shock” for the economy.
Silver becomes key component for ultra-efficient solar cells
"This constitutes a first step towards the production of novel electrodes for highly efficient solar cells and lights.”
Yamana will continue to invest in Argentina: exec
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Barrick keen on Guyana Shield, Canada for exploration -executive
The giant also said it wants "more exposure" in Canada.
McEwen’s Gold Bar mine on track for commercial production in Q1 2019
The mine is expected to produce an average of 62,000 ounces of gold a year over a seven-year mine life .
Congo lifts export ban on Glencore’s copper and cobalt unit
Katanga Mining and its Kamoto copper and cobalt mine is one of Glencore’s most important growth projects.
Lundin confirms job cuts at Chile’s Candelaria copper mine
Canadian miner Lundin is cutting 106 jobs at its Candelaria copper mine "improve competitiveness and productivity", amid reports that workers had begun a 48-hour strike.
Barrick Gold eyes more copper assets in Congo – executive
Barrick Gold is interested in buying more copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - Incoming COO of Africa and the Middle East region