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Ban on iron ore mining led to one million lost jobs in Karnataka, Goa

Ban on iron ore mining and exports in top producing states of Karnataka and Goa led to job loss of one million people, directly and indirectly, according to a ASSOCHAM-Yes Bank joint study.

Business Standard | January 1, 2015 | 9:59 pm

Canada’s mining sector braces for another challenging year

Iron ore suffered the biggest drop in the past year, losing nearly half its value to reach the lowest price in more than five years.

CBC Ottawa | January 1, 2015 | 9:55 pm

Mining in 2015: Copper price topped

No rally for the red metal in 2015, but all bets are off if China's State Grid Corp finally deploys its $65 billion fixed investment budget.

Frik Els | December 31, 2014 | 11:02 pm

Gold’s year-end rally surprises investors

The precious metal is ending the year nearly unchanged after plummeting about 30% in 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2014 | 5:48 pm

No plans for Gold Ridge mine tailings dam risking overflow

Authorities have yet to take action over what the company has qualified as a potential mine disaster that may cost lives and have serious environmental costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2014 | 3:26 pm

Here is why miners should think ‘accountability’ when talking ‘responsibility’ (Part I)

There currently are several practical and legal reasons for companies to have a CSR strategy in place, says expert in the field Elizabeth Adey, in this interview with MINING.com.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2014 | 1:04 pm

U.S. widens battle for global oil market: allows condensate exports

The government also published a list of answers to common questions about crude exports, providing guidance in a matter plagued by confusion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2014 | 12:17 pm

Time is running out for seasonal buying deals: Mickey Fulp

"You want to buy stocks when they are unknown, unloved and undervalued."

Michael Allan McCrae | December 31, 2014 | 12:01 pm

Gold down on higher shares, poised to end 2014 flat

Gold edged down on higher shares on Wednesday, but was poised to end 2014 steady around $1,200 an ounce as the impact of a stronger dollar was offset by demand from investors worried about tensions in Russia and political uncertainty in Greece.

Reuters | December 31, 2014 | 12:31 am

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