February 5, 2013 Mexico gears up for new mining bill, includes taxes to benefit locals It will start charging mining companies already operating or planning to start up in the second half of this year.
February 5, 2013 Gold and silver to surge on Asian demand: Leeb Renowned investment expert Stephen Leeb says gold and silver are set to embark upon "the greatest bull market people will ever see in their lifetimes" amidst an industrial squeeze and…
February 5, 2013 Uranium mine allowed to operate near Grand Canyon National Park A federal appeals court upheld on Monday the government's decision to allow a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon National Park to resume operation.
February 5, 2013 Scientists discover bacteria that can make gold out of mine waste It protects itself by turning its environment into molecular-sized gold nuggets.
February 5, 2013 Chinese rare earth company raided by Hong Kong authorities China Mining Resources has revealed that its Hong Kong-based offices were raided by the Independent Commission Against Corruption on January 15 in relation to a recent botched acquisition bid.
February 5, 2013 Chesapeake Gold sold off after Mexican project costs come in on (very) high side Vancouver firm may still look attractive to gold majors looking for new supply.
February 4, 2013 Google memorializes Canada’s penny with a doodle Illustration ushers out the coin in style.
February 4, 2013 Randgold produces record results amidst raging Malian civil war Mines in Mali delivered more than 700,000 ounces of gold last year while government and rebel troops fight for control of the country.
February 4, 2013 President: “Time has come for Mongolia to take Oyu Tolgoi matters into its own hands” Mongolian president Elbegdorj delivers stinging rebuke to 'irresponsible' Rio over Oyu Tolgoi's runaway costs of $24bn.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
