Chile launches national program to boost mining industry productivity
One of the goals is to support the creation of 250 local mining suppliers and have the sector exporting $10bn in knowledge-intensive solutions by 2035.
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Clinton run for presidency swept up in Haitian gold permit affair
The presidential ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton have become ensnared in an obscure gold-mining project in Haiti, as the Democratic favorite for the presidency begins her second run for the White House.
Rick Rule: Gold price ‘could easily see $1,000’
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Iron ore spot price drops to record low
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Why this new gold find interests me as a speculator: Steve Todoruk
A little-known gold exploration company in Turkey is attracting the interest of speculators in the junior resource sector.
Gold down on better-than-expected U.S. jobs report
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Cameco gets approval for its Australian Kintyre uranium mine
After more than four years of consultation and environmental studies, the miner has been granted conditional approval by Western Australia’s authorities.
Enbridge to shed costs of oil sand pipelines by $320 million
The planned optimization include the Athabasca Twin and the Wood Buffalo extension projects.