December 6, 2013

Centerra Gold asked to pay over $300m Kyrgyzstan for alleged ecological damage

The country's environmental protection and forestry has filed a lawsuit against the Canadian gold miner.

December 6, 2013

Gold prices ride rollercoaster on US jobs report

Gold hit a five-month low in the wake of the jobs report, but recovered quickly climbing 4.8% to 1,230.

December 6, 2013

Alacer Gold raises guidance at Çöpler mine in Turkey

"Çöpler's performance reinforces our strategy to focus on this world-class asset and the surrounding area."

December 5, 2013

What does Glencore Xstrata see in coal that others don’t?

The miner and trading house giant is spending more on coal than any of its three closest competitors, BHP, RIO and Anglo.

December 5, 2013

Another big bank pulls out of commodities

Deutsche, Europe's number two bank, has joined the US exodus and is getting out commodities trading, although it is keeping precious metals in its portfolio.

December 5, 2013

Diamonds made from human ashes the industry latest (and creepiest) fad

Jewellers are converting the remains of deceased loved ones into "unique" diamonds.

December 5, 2013

VIDEO: From production to disposal—What’s the life of a smart phone actually like?

If you are reading this on a tabloid or a smartphone, then you are likely holding bits of so-called “conflict minerals,” mostly used in the manufacturing of mobile phones, tablets…

December 5, 2013

Bitcoin down 29% as China bans banks from trade

However the Chinese government said people are free to buy and sell it at their own risk.

December 5, 2013

Quebec’s changing mining regulations scares investors away

Once the darling of miners, the Canadian province is quickly losing its edge. Here is why.

December 4, 2013

Trolex Open Platform Gas Detectors Offer Freedom of Choice and Prevent Failures and False Alarms

Mines that are experiencing carbon monoxide gas detector failures and false alarming now have a great new solution thanks to gas detector experts, Trolex.