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China transforming into gold bullion superpower on the sly

As rumors fly that leading Western economies have exhausted their gold hoards, China has become the world's biggest gold producer while also discretely accumulating bullion reserves.

Marc Howe | November 5, 2012 | 12:02 am

AngloGold could spin-off assets into separate regional entities

The CEO of AngloGold Ashanti said the company is considering the creation of separate regional entities in South Africa, Colombia and Australia via the spin-off of assets in order to enhance shareholder value and better compete against local rivals such as Newcrest Mining.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 11:47 pm

Silver nano-particles used to make HIV-resistant super-prophylactic

Canadian scientists claim that silver nano-particles could be used to fashion a super-prophylactic capable of killing the HIV and herpes viruses as well as other STD's.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 2:50 am

Indian diamond industry shuts down for Diwali

The center of the global diamond-polishing industry in India will shut for around three weeks during the Hindu Diwali vacation.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 2:18 am

Physicist claims China’s mysterious desert grids most likely mining related

An immense chessboard-like grid which mysteriously appeared in the deserts of China's Xinjiang province several years ago could be the result of exploratory surveys for nickel.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 1:30 am

Record high gold prices stymie Indians’ festive investment appetites

Record high prices and a number of other issues are set to diminish Indian gold demand during its traditional peak season.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 1:10 am

Australia’s Greens call for $26bn in mining tax revenue over next four years

The leader of the Australian Greens party say the incumbent Labor government should revise its original mining tax plan to lift revenue generated by the tax from AUD$9 billion to $26 billion over the next four years.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 12:43 am

China’s state-owned energy giants covet Canadian potash

Government documents reveal that two of China's biggest state-owned energy corporations have approached a Canadian federal minister to express their interest in acquiring stakes in the country's potash and fertilizer sectors.

Marc Howe | November 3, 2012 | 3:02 am