Long-lost ship found in Namibian desert — with gold aboard
Diamond miners have found the remains of a Portuguese ship that disappeared on its way to India laden with gold and other treasure, almost 500 years ago.
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Pit collapse at jade mine in Myanmar leaves at least 13 dead
It is the latest in a series of deadly accidents in recent months to hit Hpakant, where as much as 90% of the world's jade is mined, mostly illegally.
Centerra Gold fined for environmental damage in Kyrgyzstan
Ruling is one of the latest signs of renewed tensions between the Kyrgyzstan government and the miner, which have been locked in a bitter dispute over profit sharing for years.
Gold hits lowest price since late April on fears of rate hike
US Fed officials signalled a rate rise could come as early as June.
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BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile hit by fresh strike
The labour action follows two other one-day protests at the mine and comes as BHP mulls a $2.2 billion investment to expand the operation.
Blackrock backs Bacanora Minerals with $11 million investment
The move by the world's largest asset manager shows increasing interest in the lithium market.
Crude falls as Canada to resume oil sands output after fires
Cooler weather is helping to control a blaze in Canada’s oil sands region and allowing Suncor Energy Inc. and Syncrude Canada Ltd. to start getting back to work.
This could send gold tumbling below $1,000 again, Citi says
Citi sees little stopping gold from falling below $1,000 an ounce if dollar index clears 100.
