December 27, 2012 Ten scandalous diamond stories from 2012 From 50-million year old fossils in diamond mines to the use of gamma rays to find precious gems
December 27, 2012 China and Japan could clash in 2013 Leading international relations expert says open warfare could break out between China and Japan next year
December 26, 2012 Rio Tinto lawyer detained in Mongolia released just in time for Christmas Chief lawyer for SouthGobi denied permission to leave Mongolia two months ago
December 24, 2012 SouthGobi provides update on Mongolian independent authority against corruption investigation The IAAC has confirmed to SouthGobi that it is continuing with its investigation into historical licensing issues.
December 24, 2012 Barisan Gold extends two of Its exploration licenses Barisan Gold wishes to inform shareholders that that two of its majority-owned Indonesian subsidiaries, PT Linge Mineral Resources and PT Takengon Mineral Resources, have received extensions to their Exploration Izin…
December 24, 2012 Buy physical gold as governments charge towards insolvency in 2013: Pento Tremendous macroeconomic dangers lie in wait over the next year
December 21, 2012 Chinese thermal coal imports jump 30% to record high as Beijing ends domestic price caps After a 32% decline in steam coal prices since January, things are looking up for 2013.
December 21, 2012 Centerra Gold files new technical report for its Kumtor mine Document was submitted a week after Canadian Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) rejected as “exaggerated” and “without foundation” a $152 million environmental damages claim from the Kyrgyzstan government.
December 21, 2012 Resource nationalism assumes more insidious forms Tactics shift from frank expropriation of assets to increased royalties and stricter procurement requirements
December 21, 2012 Chinese copper mine triggers nationwide protests led by Buddhist clergy Brutal crackdown triggers hundreds of Buddhist-led rallies
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