Brazilians toil for gold in illegal Amazon mines
A look into the work experiences, lives, and health risks of garimpeiros, illegal Brazilian gold miners.
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In this interview with SmallCapPower, U.S. Global Investors CEO Frank Holmes discusses why he loves blockchain technology, and hints that investors will soon be able to participate in this growing trend.
Johnson Matthey to invest 200m pounds in battery material technology
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Anglo’s plan to further expand vast iron ore mine in Brazil hits roadblock
Public prosecutor for the state of Minas Gerais, where the iron ore mine is located, ordered the company to reschedule two public meetings as it had failed to inform of it to all communities potentially affected by the planned expansion.
Fed QT stocks, gold impact
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Acacia’s Buzwagi mine in Tanzania to produce just gold bars until it shuts
Gold bars are not impacted by the export ban on gold and copper concentrate imposed by the Tanzanian government in March.
Iron ore sheds almost 4 pct more — worst week since May 2016
The commodity has fallen every week so far in September.
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Miner Kincora secures EBRD help to explore Mongolia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will acquire a 6.16 percent stake in the Canadian company for 1.4 million Canadian dollars ($1.1 million) to further its exploration in Mongolia.