Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas
The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region.
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Gold extended its longest slump in four years while silver tumbled to the lowest level since Sept. 2010.
Exploration underway around Pajarito Mountain in New Mexico
Drilling has started on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in a search for financially viable sources of rare earth elements to mine.
Canada Rare Earth Corp. identifies refinery development site in US
Company has signed on to acquire a location in the Pacific Northwest.
Gold prices to go lower before rebound: Bank of America
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Alberta regulator approves oil sands lakes in place of reforesting
End pit lakes have long been used in the metals mining industry.
United Nations publishes first plan for deep sea mining
Companies could apply for mining licences as soon as 2016 to extract gold, copper and more.
Ghana creates new task force to fight illegal mining
Government vows to pursue both foreigners and locals involved with bad practices in gold and diamond extraction.
South Africa’s National Mineworkers Union proposes big wage increases
NUM wants earnings to go up from $530 to $850 per month for underground workers.
