Bitcoin sinks as China tightens restrictions on trade
The virtual currency is down 46% from Monday, and 60% since the historic peak of late November.
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Massive diamond deposit said to be hiding beneath Antarctica’s icy hills
But scientists think the chance of the Antarctic kimberlite containing economically viable amounts of diamonds may be low.
Near record shorts could set up huge Fed gold price surprise
Bets made by managed money that gold will fall sets up a potential short-covering rally if the Fed delivers a taper surprise on Wednesday.
Surprise resignations from Barrick board
The company announced on Tuesday that long-time directors Donald Carty and Robert Franklin had resigned with immediate effect.
North American rare earth stocks jump on Lynas woes
Opponents of the Australian rare earth miner's controversial Malaysian refinery are calling for a shutdown after an accident at the facility over the weekend killed an engineer.
$78bn fall in gold assets leads record investor exit from commodities
Precious metals main reason behind record decline and outflows from commodity assets under management in 2013.
INFOGRAPHIC: Becoming a mine engineer
The career of a mining engineer - from education to salary information.
2013 a ‘remarkably successful’ year for Kennady Diamonds, CEO says
Drilling results far exceeded expectations.
South Portland approves six-month oil sands moratorium
More permanent legislation a strong possibility.
