Brazil new mining code ‘too rushed to be good’— critics
President Dilma Rousseff is allowing only 90 days for public debate on the new law draft.
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Vancouver explorer, already down 80% this year fell again on Monday after note holders demanded payment after alleged defaults.
Turquoise Hill sell-off intensifies after Oyu Tolgoi expansion is put on hold
Turquoise Hill Resources, operator of the massive Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, dropped 18% to a multi-year low on Monday after a $5 billion expansion was put on hold.
South African gold producers declare labour dispute with miners: mediation needed
If mediation fails, employees are legally allowed to go on strike.
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US federal government will end up like Detroit, sending gold to ‘infinity’: Ron Paul
"Eventually, if we're not careful, the gold price could go to infinity, because the dollar will collapse totally."
India signs ‘cooperation agreement’ with British Columbia over coal exports
Trying to meet increases in domestic coal demand.
Chinese firm buys Rio’s Australian copper mine
Rio sells site for $820 million.
UK potash mine tower ready for destruction
Part of Cleveland Potash's mine redevelopment project.
