Rare earth minerals discovered in Carribean soil
The Jamaican government has announced the discovery of an abundance of rare earth minerals in its soil by a team of Japanese scientists.
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BHP Billiton sued over sale of Ekati diamond mine to Harry Winston
C. Fipke Holdings Ltd. (Fipco), a joint-venture partner, is suing BHP Billiton over its plan to sell its stake in Canada’s Ekati diamond mine and nearby exploration properties to Harry Winston Diamond Corp
Surge in coal industry accidents spurs online safety initiative
The Queensland coal sector saw a surge in mining-related accidents and injuries in 2012.
Energy Skills Queensland Offers Course for Fraser Coast’s Indigenous Job Seekers
As reported on the Fraser Coast Chronicle, a new 10-week course for Fraser Coast’s indigenous job seekers will be offered by Energy […]
Is the gold audit petition going to come up short?
At least the organizers can be glad they got up the petition when they did.
Iron ore correction turning into a crash
Plummets 5% in a day.
Germany bringing home 674 tonnes of gold
Germans want their bullion where they can see it.
International watchdog exposes use of forced labour in Canadian-Eritrean gold project
The group claims the Eritrean government has been using forced labour to construct a gold mine, in a joint venture with Canadian Nevsun Resources Ltd.
DMCC to host inaugural Dubai diamond conference in March
The conference will be held at the Almas Tower, home to over 1,000 diamond, precious metals, precious stones and jewellery companies.
