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Bullion enthusiasts’ best friend? A 24-karat gold-plated iPhone 5

A bit over a week since Apple launched its latest smart phone version, London jeweller Gold & Co. is hitting the market with a 24-karat gold-plated iPhone 5 that “only” costs $4,380.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2012 | 2:12 pm

Chile’s appeals court to hear injunction request against Barrick’s Pascua Lama

A Chilean appeals court has accepted a request for an injunction against Canada’s Barrick Gold (NYSE, TSX: ABX) and its Pascua Lama project, filed by a group of northern natives in conjunction with the local government’s environmental evaluation committee.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2012 | 1:36 pm

Argyle’s sparkle lights up Rio Tinto’s newest collection of rough diamonds

Miner giant Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) launched Thursday its “Specials” tender, which showcases the finest large rough diamonds from a year’s production from its three operating diamond mines. 

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2012 | 12:40 pm

Shanghai PE firm makes $850 million bid for Discovery Metals

A Shanghai-based private equity firm is pursuing a USD$847 million takeover bid for Botswana-focused Discovery Metals (ASX:DML).

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 7:01 am

Rio Tinto to install world’s largest underground automated mining system

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has plans in motion to install the world's largest underground automated mining system at its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 3:32 am

BHP seeks multi-billion dollar stake in Petrobras’ offshore oil fields

BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) has entered discussions with Petrobras(NYSE:PBR) to acquire a multi-billion dollar stake in the Brazilian company's Gulf of Mexico oil fields as part of a bid by the Anglo-Australian giant to expand its energy portfolio.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 3:04 am

Anglo American CEO appointed chairperson of De Beers

The CEO of diversified mining giant Anglo American (LSE:AAL) Cynthia Carroll has been appointed chairman of venerable diamond miner De Beers.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 12:58 am

Australia and Mongolia to expand ties in mining sector

Australia and Mongolia are set to expand ties in the mining and resources sector following calls by politicians from both nations for cooperation to be strengthened.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 12:00 am