Grasberg could stay shut for two months after Indonesia minister calls for halt
Indonesia orders all production stopped at Freeport mine until an independent investigation – which is expected to take two months – is completed.
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Centerra Gold says Kumtor returning to normal
Vice president Rodney Stuparyk said the road to the mine has been reopened and power – cut by protesters earlier in the week – has been restored.
New tech uses gold particles, water, DNA powder to detect disease
The new technology is similar to over-the-counter pregnancy tests.
Photo of the day: United States Capitol with old copper dome, c. 1846
Thought to be the first ever photo of the Capitol.
New accident jeopardizes Freeport’s Indonesian copper supply
Strained relations between the company and labour unions casts doubt on whether the mine will be able to ship to customers.
Metso’s Board approves a demerger plan to divide Metso into two companies
The Board has completed a strategy study, resulting in the signing of a demerger plan
China gold buying surge won’t be repeated; gold and silver slip back
The secretary-general of the China Gold Association reckons the kind of frenzied gold buying in late April and early May won't be repeated.
Trolex Develops Refuge Chamber Monitoring Systems
Refuge chamber monitoring allows miners sheltering within to check conditions both inside and outside the chamber while awaiting rescue, and thus knowing whether it is safer to stay put or begin their escape.
Sudan to produce 50 tonnes of gold, maybe more this year
Country's mining minister said it would increase its output from 42 tonnes last year.