Chile set to make mining desalination mandatory
But cost is twice more expensive than in the United States.
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New royalty scheme a leveler in the Mexican silver space
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Australian iron ore exports resume after cyclone
World's largest iron ore terminal Port Hedland reopens and miners return to work after anticipated disruptions caused a jump in the iron ore price.
Supply worries cloud 2014 mining outlook
But bubbly stock markets could see investors return to the sector as 2013's plunge in commodity prices make metals and minerals look cheap.
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The relationship between the gold price and the US Federal Reserve broke down in 2013. Incoming chair Janet Yellen may still bring them back together.
Unsound money and the gold price
Gold is 36% undervalued considering the growth in fiat money quantity since the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
Canada to liquidate first gold coins
Plan is to melt down over 200,000 gold produced by the Mint between 1912 to 1914.
