Let the weak miners fail: Leonard Melman
Melman writes about global economic influences on mining.
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Gold on top no longer, investors return to an old darling
Gold wasn't even polled 10 years ago.
Uranium miner Cameco profit dives 93%
While a decline in profit was expected, Cameco’s figures were beyond analysts’ estimates.
Dubai Expo to foster social initiatives in Africa
While global leaders and big companies work on incorporating sustainability into policy-making and business models, smaller enterprises —mainly suppliers— are delivering at grassroots level.
Collapse of equipment makers adds fresh evidence the mining boom is over
Analyst warns that major mining companies’ current focus on returns will reduce supply growth and lead to higher commodity prices.
Arizona to be second state in the US to legally accept gold, silver as tender
The law, however, would not force businesses to accept either of them as a form of payment.
UK Coal seeks liquidation after mine closure
The company lost more than $450 million as a result of a fire.
VIDEO: Huge gold demand underlies marketplace
Veracity of consumers' appetite for the yellow metal caught many dealers by surprise.
US doubles estimate of shale oil reserves
The Three Forks shale formation contains approximately 3.73 billion barrels of oil.
