Peru’s illegal mining brings in over $3 billion a year: authorities
Activity has increased fivefold in the last six years and is estimated to provide 100,000 direct jobs in the country.
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Canadian gold miner responds to fatal mine collapse in the Central African Republic
AXMIN has not had access to its site since December 2012.
Peru halts Gold Fields Chucapaca gold project
Decision follows an inspection that showed the company did not have all the necessary land permits.
Ailing gold prices down to 3-year low, precious metals follow
Precious metals crashed steeply overnight with gold and silver hitting fresh lows, and the yellow shiny metal heading towards its worst quarter in decades.
Mongolia sealed its mining faith: election results imminent
In recent years the country has seen a mining boom drive outstanding economic growth, but wealth gap and pollution concerns are changing the country's view towards foreign resource firms.
Miners got A$4.5 billion from taxpayers last year: Australian Institute
Subsidies were 12.5% higher in 2012 compared to the year before.
Gold gets sicker
Silver is under $19.
Moly Mines cashed up at A$80 million after iron ore sale is complete
Looking for copper and gold assets.
Lake Shore Gold bounces after optimistic Q2 announcement
56% jump on the Toronto stock exchange.
