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Behind the scenes at DARPA: How minerals drive breakthroughs in national defense

The Department of Defense uses nearly one million tons of minerals every year in the design and manufacture of military gear, weaponry, transportation vehicles and intelligence technology.

National Mining Association | June 26, 2016 | 1:49 am

Child labour group takes aim at electronic manufacturers that use gold

The electronics industry consumed 63.9 tonnes of gold in the first quarter of 2016, about 5% of total demand.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 26, 2016 | 1:07 am

Is there a future for the Russian coal industry?

It is an open secret that the global electric power industry of which the coal industry forms a part is experiencing a system-wide reduction in both volumes and prices of energy resources.

Bilan Uzhakhov - Russian Coal Group | June 24, 2016 | 4:13 pm

Mount Polley mine receives authorization for return to normal operations

Research and monitoring to date indicates the environment is recovering rapidly. No long lasting impacts are anticipated at this time.

Marketwired | June 24, 2016 | 3:08 pm

Copper stocks deep into red as gold miners surge

Gold's nearly $100 jump early on and copper's 4.5% meltdown split mining investors' Brexit fortunes.

Frik Els | June 24, 2016 | 12:54 pm

Potential of high-grade gold deposits draws Adamera to Washington

Mark Kolebaba, CEO of Adamera Minerals, extols the advantages of exploring in Washington and explains why it offers low-cost opportunities.

The Gold Report | June 24, 2016 | 9:16 am

Brexit: Gold, metals, markets react as Britain chooses to leave the EU

Gold climbs the most in eight years, while copper and oil fall.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2016 | 3:30 am

Russia-Belarus potash pact may stage a comeback

Belarus has said it might cooperate with Uralkali, in the first sign the two sides might work together since the Russian potash producer broke off their business alliance in 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2016 | 3:00 am