Central bank: 95% of mined Philippines gold is smuggled out
After the government started enforcing a 7% tax on precious metals, most small-scale producers started selling to smugglers.
Latest Stories
Did rivals try to scupper BHP’s uranium sale to Cameco?
Unconfirmed reports have Rio and Paladin make separate submissions to the federal government to block the sale of Western Australia's largest uranium deposit.
‘Uranium is the most beaten up commodity on the planet right now’: Mickey Fulp
Metals are in a "holding period"
Gold price on a Black Friday tear
Weak dollar, no EU deal and fresh violence at South Africa's mines help gold price through $1,750.
UBC, SFU win funding for $25 million mining institute
Help share knowledge and expertise
Thousands march on Chinese gold mine in Mexico
32 communities in Puebla, Mexico have given Chinese company JDC Minerals an ultimatum of 24 hours to abandon its La Lupe mine.
Manufacturing recovery? Aluminum tells different story as Chinese bauxite imports fall 30%
The drop comes amid a serious overcapacity problem in the electrolytic aluminum industry.
Gold to hit $5,000 as central banks rush to restock their coffers
"Global Gold War" set to ensue
China demands ‘fair and equitable’ iron ore prices
Chinese Consul General to Perth re-iterates call for a "return to rationality" in ore prices.