Alabama explores potential of tapping into its oil sands reserves The deposit, known as the Hartselle Sandstone, is estimated to contain 7.5 billion barrels of oil sands. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2013 | 5:50 pm
Tennessee to set stricter rules around recreational gold mining Seeking to protect popular streams from habitat damage. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2013 | 5:17 pm
Newcrest braces for rough start of the week The gold miner is set to report one of the largest losses ever posted by corporate Australia. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2013 | 3:52 pm
Aussie billionaire Clive Palmer’s massive coal mine approved News triggered mixed reactions, as project may imply a loss of $1.2 billion for Queensland's manufacturing sector. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2013 | 2:44 pm
Mongolians could have a stake in one of world’s largest copper mines Country's government may soon convert its shares in Rio Tinto’s $6.6 billion Oyu Tolgoi mine into a public company. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2013 | 1:16 pm
US Mint unveils 2013 First Spouse gold coin designs The first coin is expected to go on sale this fall. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2013 | 11:33 am
Gold investors should get out of the trade while they can: Vickers President of New York-based investment brokerage firm Damon Vickers & Co., tells investors to sell the rallies and look for more downside. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2013 | 3:56 pm
BSGR mining operations in Guinea at risk if firm found guilty of corruption Billions of dollars worth of mining permits may be cancelled. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2013 | 2:43 pm
Lawsuits against Goldman, JPMorgan, Glencore Xstrata pile up Cases against big banks to expose role played by the London Metal Exchange, say experts. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2013 | 1:06 pm
Newcrest expects writedowns to reach as much as A$6.2 billion Gold miner will write $273 million off the value of its investment in gold miner Evolution Mining, and $360 million off fixed assets, inventory and exploration. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2013 | 6:18 pm
