BHP posts record iron ore, coal outputs, but challenges persist
Despite record production figures, the world’s no.1 miner's shares dropped in the ASX today.
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Experts see global mining equipment market improving
Study shows the market is expected to grow more than 8% a year through 2017.
Petra Diamonds finds 29.6 carat blue diamond in South African mine
Value of the freshly unearthed rare gem could easily exceed $60 million.
Mining strikes coming to S. Africa may cause permanent damage to industry
Labour action would halt production at the world's top three platinum producers.
BSGR wins battle in corruption probe over Simandou
Article published last year by a French newspaper, which said the magnate and his company had been part of a coup effort against Guinea’s current President, was based on fake documents.
Giant copper miner Codelco needs at least $1bn, hopes for new President to hand it over—report
The company needs a cash injection to counter declining ore grades at its aging mines, as well as increasing costs vs low copper prices.
De Beers not ruling out expansion of its Victor diamond mine in Canada
The process, which will include public consultation, could allow the firm to open the so-called “Tango Extension” in 2018.
VIDEO: Rosetta comet-chasing spacecraft wakes up
First spacecraft to land in a comet wakes up from 10 years of hibernation.
Canada, Australia, the US topped list of countries with most significant drill results in 2013
More than 55% of last year's exploration projects were located in these countries.
Panama holds $200bn in mineral resources waiting to be mined — Government
The country has identified 50 billion pounds of copper reserves, 12 million ounces of gold, 25,000 ounces of silver and 250 tons of molybdenum.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
