But findings could have been limited due to insufficient amount of data and the presence of other possible contaminates that made it impossible to conclude fracking's effects on certain areas, says EPA.

Chilean company Mineria Activa is stepping up efforts to grab some of that market in a much greener way than China,

They shed $156 billion in market value last year, or about 16% of their combined worth, according to PwC.

Macquarie says once US rate hike becomes a reality "expect gold price to make steady gains".

As Chinese bullion imports fall, a comparison between gold price and Shanghai Composite shows extent of equities bubble.

China is approaching distressed Australian iron ore miners, hoping to pick them up on the cheap.

The mining conveying technologist HESE Maschinenfabrik is now belonging to Voith Turbo and enriches the product portfolio of the start-up components business with solutions for belt conveyors and shaft hoisting.

After months of anticipation, Britespan Building Systems Inc. (Britespan) has launched their new corporate website. Following the exciting release of their corporate branding and positioning video, the new and improved Britespan website features a fresh, revitalized and uncluttered design, is user friendly and has been built for faster, easier navigation.

BHP Billiton's outspoken chief executive officer believes oversupply will keep global metals prices lower for much longer.