Two men killed on Origin Energy offshore rig
Two men have died in an accident on an offshore gas rig operated by Origin Energy(ASX:ORG) in Australia's Bass Strait.
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Eric Sprott cautions investors to fear the financial system
Sprott says it's time for people to take matters into their own hands and that means pushing further and further into precious metals equities as well as physical gold and silver.
Gold miners beleagured by ‘exponential’ increase in costs
Gold miners confront costs which are 'increasing exponentially' according to Silver Doctors, with some predicting that gold prices will need to rise to $3,000 within five years in order for companies to stay profitable.
China snaps up US assets
China's overseas buying spree continues unabated, with companies upping the pace of their US asset purchases.
Rio Tinto unveils its first Indian diamonds
Mining giant Rio Tinto (LSE:/NYSE:/ASX:RIO) has unveiled its inaugural set of jewelry made using diamonds from its Bunder mine project in India's Madhya Pradesh.
Delaware court upholds $2bn Southern Copper judgment
Delaware's highest court has upheld a decision by a lower court to award $2 billion to Southern Copper Corp (NYSE:SCCO) following Southern's overpayment for Minera Mexico.
China’s push for end to Aussie iron ore boom
Jeffrey Wilson of Murdoch University's Asia Research Centre examines China's pivotal role in the boom and possible bust of Australia's iron ore sector.
Nobody knows where the $334 million Zimbabwe sold in diamonds last year ended up
The boom in Zimbabwe ‘s diamond industry has not translated into improved living standards for ordinary citizens, as proceeds from gems’ sales benefit a few politically connected individuals and finance undercover security operations, AllAfrica.com reports.
VIDEO: Reasons the US needs a better mining permitting process
ermitting delays are hindering United States’ economic growth, says The National Mining Association (NMA), which estimates the nations sits on nearly $6.2 trillion worth of key undeveloped mineral resources, such as gold and copper.
