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UPDATED-Seven killed after plane chartered by Kinross Gold crashes in Mauritania

Seven people were killed Thursday when a military plane chartered by Canada's Kinross Gold Corp. crashed during takeoff in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott, an army source told AFP.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2012 | 1:08 pm

Even Lego has gold on the brain

It could either be a sign that gold has reached a top or it has further to run, Lego introduced a mining-themed set this spring focused on gold production.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 12, 2012 | 1:01 pm

Rio Tinto CFO steps down, major shakeup follows

Rio Tinto's long-standing Chief Financial Officer, Guy Elliott, will retire at the end of 2013 announced the miner on Thursday, along with a few other senior management changes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2012 | 12:52 pm

Chile’s largest open pit copper mine goes underground

Chile’s largest open pit copper mine, Chuquicamata, has officially started its conversion towards underground mining. The project will cost Codelco over $2 billion in the preliminary phase but will substantially increase production and extend the mine's lifespan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2012 | 10:17 am

Platinum prices set to recover in the second half of 2012 on sliding supply

Platinum prices are set for a recovery in the second half of this year due to declining mine production, although palladium prices will remain tepid due to thin investment demand, according to the latest forecasts from Thomson Reuters GFMS.

Marc Howe | July 12, 2012 | 6:58 am

Liberals pursue compromise approach on oil sands

The federal Liberals have shunned both of the antagonistic stances of the Harper government and the leading opposition party on Alberta’s oil sands, by announcing a “new approach” which will seek to pursue oil sands development while minimizing any adverse environmental impact.

Marc Howe | July 12, 2012 | 6:51 am