September 3, 2013

Off to the races

The exhaustion of short-sellers paired with insatiable global physical demand has positioned gold for an exciting conclusion to a volatile year.

September 2, 2013

India cuts gold’s import tax

From US$461to $458 per 10 grams.

September 2, 2013

Bolivia to open bids for world’s biggest iron ore deposit

The Mutún reserve is home to 20 billion tonnes of iron ore.

September 2, 2013

Philex Petroleum closes coal mine, executive quits

Zamboanga Sibugay mine turned out unprofitable.

September 2, 2013

Radiation levels at Fukushima ‘18 times higher’ than thought

Japan's government to unveil emergency measures to deal with the crisis on Tuesday.

September 2, 2013

Fukushima leak may have been overstated: nuclear watchdog

"We have no idea whether it’s actually 300 tons that leaked."

September 1, 2013

Indian government looking at lifting iron ore mining ban; exports down 70 percent

Ministry of Mines filing affidavit with Supreme Court.

September 1, 2013

Eight mining workers killed in Afghan bomb blast

Roadside bomb struck vehicle carrying employees of a private chromite mining company.

September 1, 2013

Payday for Dubai’s gold-backed weight loss challenge

Contestants who lost more than four pounds are paid in gold.

August 31, 2013

Dubai jeweller sends customers off with lavish gifts

Summer promotion saw some happy customers walking away with 24-carat gold bars.