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Myanmar: No incendiary weapons used on copper mine protest crackdown

The country rejected Saturday an independent report claiming security forces used white phosphorus in a crackdown on a Chinese-backed copper mine protest last November.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2013 | 3:10 pm

Goa mulls banning all new iron ore projects

Officials claim Goa should be focused instead on exploiting existing low-grade iron ore dumps worth billions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2013 | 1:59 pm

Vista Gold done with Phase 1 of water treatment at Australian project

To date, Vista had invested over $9 million in the water treatment programme and the construction of the automated management system, at the Mt Todd mine site in Northern Territory, Australia.

MINING.com Editor | February 16, 2013 | 8:44 am

Goldcorp finishes 2012 strong with record quarterly production

Company puts out 700,400 ounces of gold with revenues of $1.4 billion in its fourth quarter.

Kerry Hall | February 16, 2013 | 2:29 am

Billionaire George Soros slashes exposure to gold

Soros dumps gold-related investments

MINING.com Editor | February 15, 2013 | 11:12 pm

Meteorite takes out roof and wall of Russian zinc factory

Meteorite crashes into Russia, injuring about 1,000 people.

MINING.com Editor | February 15, 2013 | 6:35 pm

The worst mining deal ever: Rio Tinto buying Alcan for $38.1B

Rio Tinto paid a 65% premium.

Michael Allan McCrae | February 15, 2013 | 6:21 pm

De Beers sees diamond market showing signs of recovery, focused on SA mine expansion

World's biggest diamond producer said Friday jewellery demand will experience moderate growth this year, which represents a major shift from the 12% decline in rough diamond prices last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2013 | 5:57 pm