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South African police accused of planting weapons on corpses of Marikana miners

Members of South African law enforcement are alleged to have planted weapons on the corpses of Marikana miners killed during the deadliest police clashes since the end of Apartheid.

Marc Howe | November 7, 2012 | 12:39 am

SGS to Expand Metallurgical Testing Facility in Cornwall UK

The increased space and additional equipment will allow us to further service the growing needs of the minerals exploration industry in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

SGS | November 6, 2012 | 9:47 pm

Partnering Beyond Boundaries with Eurotire and Perlini

A joint program created to promote Eurotire products and Perlini machines.

Eurotire | November 6, 2012 | 9:30 pm

Uranium One drops to year-low after suffering net loss

The $1.88 billion miner lost $62 million during the quarter as uranium prices continue to drift lower.

Frik Els | November 6, 2012 | 7:58 pm

Canadian Lucara Diamond finds rare blue stone in Botswana

Canada's Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX:LUC) said it recovered a 9.46-carat rare type II blue diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2012 | 7:49 pm

Molycorp sues contractor for over $45 million

Molycorp Inc. (NYSE:MCP), one of the only non-Chinese producers of rare earths, has sued the engineering company responsible for designing the chemical processes at its troubled Project Phoenix for over $45 million in damages.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2012 | 7:34 pm

Russian government allows foreign investors to develop strategic gold and precious metals minefields

The Russian government is considering allowing foreign investors to develop strategic gold and precious metals minefields, through the adoption of amendments on the currently existing federal law “On Subsoils”, which regulates the development of the minefields in Russia.

ProEdge Wire | November 6, 2012 | 6:53 pm

Gold price jumps 2%. Is this the start of the Obama rally?

The gold price soared $35 early Tuesday easily scaling the $1,700 level as traders appear to price in an Obama victory.

Frik Els | November 6, 2012 | 6:29 pm

Anti-mining advocate arrested in Philippines over Facebook posting

A 62 year-old woman was arrested in the Philippines for promoting an upcoming demonstration opposing magnetite mining back in 2011.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2012 | 5:58 pm

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