Japan chasing China with $32 billion African resource push
The island nation will look to secure a steady supply of African natural gas, oil and rare earth metals.
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Low-lying island must export sand despite risk
"That’s the only revenue source that we have."
India-bound passenger smuggles 1.3kg of gold in shoe
Officials were tipped off.
Coal mine near Tumbler Ridge to re-open
Operating by 2014.
China to overtake India in gold consumption thanks to 6.6 million bridal gifts
"Some 10 million weddings take place every year in China."
Burkina Faso is a good place for gold mining: Goldrush Resources
Vancouver-based junior miner discusses exploration and mining in the west African nation.
Iron ore price can’t escape metals sell-off
A 7% rally in the price of iron ore came to an abrupt end on Friday.
Five miners Chen Lin expects to buck the trend
For most investors, the market for gold and silver stocks resembles a battlefield littered with the dead and dying, especially after the last day or two.
Armstrong Coal loses whistleblower case
Judge calls the company's lawsuit a a "violation of whistleblower protections."
