Swiss National Bank lost over $10bn in 2013 on weak gold prices
Its bullion reserves are now worth about $17 billion less.
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Gold knocked down by surge in US jobs
It fell around 1.3% to $1,336.01 after a report on US employment showed the country added more jobs than expected in February.
Anglo quits coal terminal expansion in Australia
The withdrawal leaves India's GVK Group and Adani as the only two groups considering port expansions in the region.
Rio Tinto paints rosy future for diamonds
Production of rough diamonds expected to be worth $19.6 billion by 2018.
Zimtu Capital analyst: All roads lead to Athabasca Basin
The average grades for a few of the bigger deposits in the Basin are above 15% U3O8, whereas the world average is far below 2% U3O8.
Enbridge’s controversial pipeline gets OK
First piece of Canada's pipeline puzzle falls into place after energy giant's Line 9 to carry oil sands crude from west to east is approved.
Illegal miner killed at Great Panther Mexico silver mine
The Vancouver-based firm said it initially took a "non-confrontational approach" but ore thieves have begun to enter the mine by force and with weapons.
India talk lifts gold price above $1,350
Gold price hones in on 2014 high after surprisingly strong economic news from India creates opportunity for the government to lift gold import curbs.
Joy Global earning sinks again, claims demand for mining equipment care coming back
The firm blamed mainly coal miners’ ongoing struggles with oversupply and spending for the gloomy results.
