Iron ore prices hit seven-month low, Aussie miners affected
Drop has prompted investors to exit pure-play stocks, such as Fortescue Metals Group.
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South African President urges stability in beleaguered mining sector
Between January and March, the country's economy grew by just 0.9% and analyst blame the mining industry for this.
The gold war: Rick Rule on paper vs physical
"I like to think that we are seeing a continuation of a trend of gold going from weak hands to strong."
Asian gold demand to hit all-time quarterly high: World Gold Council
Taken together, China and India account for more than half of consumer bullion demand worldwide.
British Columbia First Nations turn up heat on Imperial Metals
Protests took place outside Imperial Metals' May 29 AGM.
Freeport reopens pit mining at Grasberg in Indonesia
Underground mining is still suspended while a safety inspection is conducted.
DR Congo reaffirms export ban on copper and cobalt
Customers and mining companies are skeptical about the implementation.
Illegal gold mining costs Uganda millions in lost revenue
A government official said the issue is so alarming that the country exported none of its own gold in April.
David Petraeus enters private-equity with KKR & Co
"Mr. Petraeus's experience and Rolodex will help the firm seek and size up deals."
