Gold price set for second weekly gain with inflation, dollar in focus
Bullion is fluctuating near a key resistance level of about $1,835 an ounce, after a decline in nominal bond yields from a two-year high helped gold advance earlier in the week.
Canada’s Nevsun defends itself against abuse allegations in Eritrea
Should foreigners who allege human rights abuses against a Canadian company operating in a foreign land have their case heard in a Canadian court?
Such arguments are currently being heard in a Vancouver court. The case involves Vancouver-based mining company Nevsun and three employees from Eritrea.
In their notice of civil claim, the employees say they “were subjected to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment as well as harsh working conditions including long hours, malnutrition and forced confinement for little pay. They worked under the constant threat of physical punishment, torture and imprisonment.”
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Serbian government blasts green groups for scuttling Rio Tinto’s lithium project
The world's shortage of lithium would be exacerbated with the cancellation of the Jadar project, experts said.
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Back to drawing board for new Rio chief as lithium mine scrapped
Serbia’s decision is a blow to Stausholm, who after winning the helm just over a year ago said he was aiming to win back trust for the world’s second-largest miner.