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15% of Queensland’s mining jobs to disappear in two years

Analysts say more coal jobs will be axed in the Australian tropical state of Queensland as the beleaguered resources sector continues to weather a barrage of adverse factors.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 5:53 am

Massive shorts to squeeze then propel precious metals: Turk

Investment expert James Turk says a massive short squeeze on gold and silver is approaching which will serve to push prices for both the precious metals higher due to panic buying.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 3:40 am

Discovery Metals rejects $830 million bid from Shanghai PE firm

Africa-focused copper miner Discovery Metals (ASX:DML) has rejected a bid from Shanghai's Cathay Fortune on the grounds that the proposed AUD$830 million consideration is insufficient.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 3:08 am

World’s biggest copper mine to make inroads underground

The Chuquicamata mine in Chile - the world's largest open cut copper mine, will commence underground operations after nearly a century of open-cut production.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 1:00 am

Iron ore: The rollercoaster ride has only just started

The transformation of the iron ore market over the last few years has been nothing less than stunning. Those with nerves of steel can look forward to even higher highs and lower lows.

Frik Els | October 11, 2012 | 11:49 pm

Main Focus of the Apprenticeship Conference is the Shortage of Skilled Workers

“The Future Works Here” is the slogan of Alberta’s Apprenticeship Conference which will take place from October 15 to 17 at the […]

Susanne Iberle | October 11, 2012 | 11:18 pm

Peruvian mining millionaires allegedly trafficking cocaine

U.S. authorities announced yesterday the seizure of more than $31 million supposedly connected to an international money-laundering scheme run by the owners of two gold mines in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2012 | 6:42 pm