Paul Krugman bashes Bitcoin, Barrick, gold
'A lot of real resources are being used to create virtual objects with no clear use,' Krugman writes.
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Gold mining in Brazil’s amazon: Artisanal miners vs. mining companies
Miners claim that while they have been trying to legalize their activities for years, mining companies have a much easier time getting their activities regularized with authorities.
Gold headed for year-end above $1,200 but worst performance in three decades
Gold is down nearly 30% for the year.
Here’s how desperate Indian traders are for gold
Traders are paying the airfare for non-residents to bring in gold.
Vale sheds more assets: No longer majority share holder of logistics company VLI
An investment fund managed by Brookfield Asset Management has purchased a quarter of Vale's stake in VLI SA for $800 million.
China stabilizing GDP growth, prioritizing reform
But exports forecasted to rise by at least 10% next year.
Germany repatriated 37 tons of gold in 2013
Final goal is to store half the national reserves of the precious metal, or about 3,400 tons, in its own vaults by 2020.
Canada’s Sherritt sells coal business for almost $1bn
The two separate buyers are US-based Westmoreland Coal and a group led by Altius Minerals.
Centerra and Kyrgyzstan reach agreement on Kumtor
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