Wage talks in South Africa’s gold sector reach standstill: strike imminent
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said the 1% increased offered was an insult to workers and that dispute is now going to arbitration.
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What Chinese slowdown? Iron ore price closes in on 3-month high
Weaker than expected industry and job numbers for the world's number once consumer not stopping the climb in iron ore prices.
Guatemalan appeals court challenges Tahoe’s Escobal mine license
The ruling was announced around 11:30 am ET in a press conference held by a local environmentalist group.
Taiwanese band caught smuggling $3m worth of gold into S.Korea
The suspects are accused of transforming gold bars into small beads, hiding them in their rectal cavities.
Caterpillar profit drops for second successive quarter due to weak mining demand
CAT's revenue in the resource segment, which is dominated by mining, plunged 34%.
Copper hits 5-week high on European manufacturing growth
Euro area manufacturing expands for the first time in two years.
Canadian HudBay could face Guatemalan lawsuits at home
The three lawsuits against the miner over alleged shootings and gang rapes at a Guatemalan project will be allowed to proceed in Canada.
Australian environment minister to review iron ore mining in Tasmania
At issue: Tasmanian devil populations.
Public hearings begin over proposed $1bn BC gold mine
Federal environmental agency rejected the proposal in 2010.