May 21, 2013 Australia coal industry threatened by major strike Five unions representing Australian coal terminal employees are going on a strike at 6:30 a.m. Sydney time Friday.
May 21, 2013 BMO predicts diamond prices to rise 6% per year Growing consumer demand in China and India combined with scarcer supplies will drive the market.
May 21, 2013 Vale reduces forecast by 30% for coal exports from Mozambique Bad weather, labour disputes and lack of infrastructure have slowed output.
May 20, 2013 Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region.
May 20, 2013 Gold prices to go lower before rebound: Bank of America VIDEO: Bank of America analyst discusses the outlook for gold and silver.
May 20, 2013 Alberta regulator approves oil sands lakes in place of reforesting End pit lakes have long been used in the metals mining industry.
May 20, 2013 United Nations publishes first plan for deep sea mining Companies could apply for mining licences as soon as 2016 to extract gold, copper and more.
May 20, 2013 Ghana creates new task force to fight illegal mining Government vows to pursue both foreigners and locals involved with bad practices in gold and diamond extraction.
May 19, 2013 South Africa’s National Mineworkers Union proposes big wage increases NUM wants earnings to go up from $530 to $850 per month for underground workers.
May 19, 2013 A good year for tonnage in 2013: World Gold Council VIDEO: Marcus Grubb, managing director of investment research, discusses global demand for the yellow metal.
AME calls on BC Premier to appeal court decision on Indigenous rights in mineral claims staking The BC court previously determined the province’s DRIPA incorporates the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. December 12, 2025 | 01:32 pm
