World’s largest platinum mine to remain shut for months on S. Africa strike
Impala Platinum (Implats) has lost about 246,000 ounces of production of the metal since the strike started,
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Vale fires 500 coal miners in Australia, shuts down operations
Vale says mines are not economically feasible under current market conditions.
INFOGRAPHIC: Iron Ore—The strength behind the world’s leading industries
The value of iron ore produced in the US. amounted to $5 billion last year.
India raises gold, silver import tax again
The import tariff value of gold stands now at $424 per 10 grams of bullion and $650 per kg of silver.
Christie’s sets all-time auction record with ‘The Blue’: $24 million
The 13.22 carats pear-shaped precious gem has been rechristened as the "Winston Blue."
Exploring Careers in Mining: Sepro and Met-Solve Host Student Learning Day
Last week, Sepro gave a crash course on careers in the mining industry for students from School District #35 in Langley, British Columbia. Ranging from grades 10 -12, the youth who attended wanted to find out what job opportunities exist in relation to this rewarding industry.
Anti-coal group sues B.C. government over Texada project
An environmental advocacy group has launched a lawsuit against British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy and Mines and Texada Quarries, challenging the legality of the ministry’s recent approval of a coal export expansion on Texada Island.
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Eric Sprott: Gold shortage coming, data shows
When the West runs out of gold, the price should go much higher.