Weak yen means high energy costs for Japan
One negative consequence of Abenomics is the high cost of imports.
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Barrick to sell three Australian gold mines
To help reduce $11 billion in debts.
Scotland sets up trust to save coal industry
Move follows liquidation of Britain's number one coal supplier last week.
Collateral damage: the silver price
Gold dragged silver along for its tumultuous ride last week.
Indian and Chinese investors eye Vale’s Rio Colorado potash project
The potential takeover comes only four years after Vale bought the project from Rio Tinto.
California’s Gold Rush pieces fetched over $1 million
Main attraction was a collection of coins privately made in San Francisco in the 1850s.
Strong support for Keystone in the US: poll
Poll shows US citizens value energy security over action on climate change, a view that translates into broad support for TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline
Caterpillar profits drop 45% on weak mining sales
The company revised it forecast, which now sees a sales decline of about 50% from 2012 for traditional CAT machines used in mining.
Randgold intends to buy up more junior miners
Established companies have an opportunity to find bargain deals if the price of gold falls further.
