Boart Longyear’s new CEO is an ex-miner
Richard O’Brien, ex-CEO at Newmont Mining Corporation.
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A bullish case for gold
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Platinum spikes higher on renewed South Africa violence
Unions that sparked Marikana massacre clash again.
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Top-seven gold producing countries.
Areva achieves 9,760 tons of uranium, a production record
All-time production highs at Kazakhstan and Niger.
Gold price still well below $1,630 support
Trading at $1,608/oz.
Meteorite fragments spark Russia’s newest gold rush
The bits are in high demand by wealthy collectors willing to pay about $17 for a 2 cm piece.
European Union to ease restrictions against Zimbabwe
The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand also have their own-targeted measures against the African leader and his inner circle.
Drop in iron ore prices to hit BHP profit again
The mining giant's profit is expected to slide for the third consecutive on Wednesday, driven mainly by last year's plummeting iron-ore price.
