Meet “lowflation”: Deflation’s scary pal
Despite reams of evidence that show how an economy can thrive when prices fall, there is now a nearly universal belief that deflation is an economic poison.
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Chile mulls new investment incentives for miners
Amid mounting criticism on the a proposed reform to the country’s foreign-investment law that removes a mining-friendly clause.
Taseko announces record quarterly copper and molybdenum shipments
In the first quarter 2014, total production was 34.5 million pounds of copper and 566 thousand pounds of molybdenum, a 49% and 59% increase, respectively, since the first quarter 2013.
Zambia miners can’t afford 29% power price hike — chamber
Mining companies in Zambia use about 68% of the country’s electricity, while less than a quarter of the population has access to it.
Gold smartphones options just got broader: meet the HTC One
"Pure gold" version will be introduced in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia by the end of the month or early May.
Global electric car company could source cobalt from new Langham, Saskatchewan facility
Car maker Tesla prefers suppliers in North America for its $5 billion lithium-ion battery "gigafactory" in the southwest US which could provide a boost for Fortune Minerals proposed refinery near Saskatoon .
China to shut down 2,000 coal mines this year
As part of the Beijing’s ongoing plan to reduce the alarming rates of air pollution and reduce the nation’s dependency on the fossil fuel.
India central bank hints easing of gold imports close
Premiums over the London gold price have shot up since reaching a low of $20 mid-March indicating demand inside the country remains strong.
Gold price drifts lower ahead of jobs data
With optimism building, any big surprise to the upside would be bad for gold.
