UK gives go ahead to fracking for gas despite seismic concerns
Firms still still be subject to strict seismic risk restrictions
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China’s influence on the global silver market has surged since the turn of the century
Middle Kingdom set to become world's second biggest producer of the precious metal
Fantastic mining facts for the festive season
Mining IQ has published its 4th edition of the Weird and Wonderful World of Mining just in time for Christmas
Centamin stock collapses after operations, gold exports halted by Cairo
Stock down 65% as 97 million shares are dumped.
Gold slips under $1,700 after Bernanke bathos
Not acting like a safe haven at all.
Botswana Diamonds detects 13 new diamond targets
Botswana Diamonds, the Diamond exploration company, has identified 13 specific sites in the north east of Botswana believed to contain diamond kimberlites.
Vale to pay Brazil $674 million in mining taxes
Mining giant Vale (NYSE:VALE) has started paying the Brazilian government $674 million ($1.4 billion real) in a dispute over mining royalties.
Molycorp shares dive as CEO quits and firm faces investigation
Shares of rare earth miner Molycorp were falling Thursday morning as the company’s president and chief executive, Mark Smith, left without explanation and the company revealed it was under investigation from the United States SEC.
Major management reshuffle at Centerra Gold
Two of its senior executives are retiring in February next year.
