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No need to panic over slip in gold prices: Lassonde

Pierre Lassonde, one of the most accomplished and informed veterans of the global mining industry, tells investors not to panic about the recent fall in gold prices as the "macro picture is still very bullish."

Marc Howe | November 3, 2012 | 1:21 am

Mining boom’s second wind to arrive in 2020

The head of the Australian Stock Exchange says the country should prepare for another mining boom in around a decade's time by providing exploratory tax concessions to resource juniors.

Marc Howe | November 3, 2012 | 12:59 am

Mining Technology to Help Treat Cancer Patients?

Nugget.ca reports that the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada is funding a study on the application of WipWare’s photoanalysis […]

Susanne Iberle | November 3, 2012 | 12:23 am

Trolex Appoints New Polish Distributor

Trolex, leaders in gas detection and environmental monitoring systems, has chosen Elektrometal SA to become its distribution partner in Poland.

Trolex | November 2, 2012 | 10:27 pm

Still bearish on iron ore? You may have missed October’s 14% jump in new Chinese steel orders

The latest indication of a rebound for the world's second largest economy as infrastructure spending picks up.

Frik Els | November 2, 2012 | 7:08 pm

Canada’s oil sands threatened by spiralling costs – report

A private government memorandum obtained by Canada’s CBC shows that Alberta’s oil sands, one of the country’s key economy engines, could soon get stalled due to mounting developing costs and labour shortages.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2012 | 6:56 pm

Gold price crashes through $1,700 after US jobs report

Good news is bad news for gold as losses over the past month top $100 an ounce.

Frik Els | November 2, 2012 | 4:57 pm

Colombia to punish illegal mining

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos presented Friday a package of measures, including a proposed bill before congress, aimed to making illegal mining a crime punished by the country’s Penal Code.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2012 | 4:49 pm