Vale ends decade-long dispute with Brazil, pays $9.6bn discounted tax bill
It will pay $2.6bn by the end of the month, and an additional $7bn over the next 15 years.
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Rio Tinto goes ahead with $400m iron ore expansion
To boost output at its Australian iron ore mines in the Pilbara region.
Mining sector welcomes Canada’s shift to ‘dollar diplomacy’
By 2018, Canada's government wants small and medium-sized enterprises presence in emerging markets to have grown from 29% to 50%.
Global exploration budgets down 29% in 2013
Canada accounted for just over 13% of the total, the smallest share in 14 years. The DRC made it to the top 10 mining destinations for the first time.
Rio Tinto sells Brazilian iron ore project to Latin Resources
Move comes on the heels of Rio’s decision to ditch two coal exploration licences in Queensland, Australia.
Female worker sues Aussie mine for alleged racial and verbal abuse
The former dump truck driver claims her co-workers subjected her to constant intimidating behaviour and bullying, leaving with serious psychological trauma.
BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine opening cancelled due to airport closure
Company not sure whether to reschedule an official opening event at this point.
CHARTS: Investor confidence returning to the mining industry
But based on the large numbers of juniors to begin 2014 with no funding, experts say the level of drilling activity could be the lowest in years.
Botswana comes clean on fracking licences after documentary
It's allegedly happening in environmentally sensitive areas, such as the world’s largest elephant herds habitat.
Anglo Platinum unionized miners postpone vote on strike until 2014
Amplats' main union obtained permission for a legal strike two weeks ago, after exhausting mediation procedures.
VIDEO: Sean Boyd on why smart money is rushing back to gold and Canada
Boyd explains Alex Deluce gold’s breakout across currencies, why critical minerals are strategic, and why Canada’s mining moment is here.
