Poor markets force Cameco to put Millennium uranium mine on hold
The miner can request to apply for a licence again in the future, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) said.
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Bitter takeover battle for giant US copper mine hots up
Hudbay extends hostile takeover bid for junior Augusta Resources on Friday after shares in owner of the Rosemont copper project in Arizona are dumped.
Thai villagers attacked after blocking road to gold mine: reports
Residents have for years contested the mining operation run by a subsidiary of Tongkah Harbour Pcl., Thailand’s largest gold mining company.
Iron ore price crashes to $100 on China steel crisis
Iron ore price gives up 2% on Friday falling to a 21-month low as Chinese steel price drops to record low.
World’s largest platinum mine to remain shut for months on S. Africa strike
Impala Platinum (Implats) has lost about 246,000 ounces of production of the metal since the strike started,
Vale fires 500 coal miners in Australia, shuts down operations
Vale says mines are not economically feasible under current market conditions.
INFOGRAPHIC: Iron Ore—The strength behind the world’s leading industries
The value of iron ore produced in the US. amounted to $5 billion last year.
India raises gold, silver import tax again
The import tariff value of gold stands now at $424 per 10 grams of bullion and $650 per kg of silver.
Christie’s sets all-time auction record with ‘The Blue’: $24 million
The 13.22 carats pear-shaped precious gem has been rechristened as the "Winston Blue."
