Potash Corp. laying off over 1,000 workers The world's largest potash miner by capacity, is cutting 18% of its workforce, or about 1,045 people,. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2013 | 1:04 pm
These are the countries mining investors should stay away from While resource nationalism is still a major risk for miners, corrupted governments can be equally or more detrimental to the industry. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2013 | 12:23 pm
China to search for rare earths in the Moon The “Jade Rabbit,” China's first lunar rover, is equipped with a round-penetrating radar to measure the Moon's soil and crust. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 8:01 pm
Coal industry says UN climate chief ‘ignoring reality’ World Coal Association says Figueres's comments evidence her "lack of expertise in the mining and energy sectors." Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 7:11 pm
Vale slashes investment budget for third straight year to $14.8bn Budget for 2014 is 9.2% lower than last year’s and well below the $18 billion total from 2011. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 5:53 pm
Diamond prices to jump next year— Alrosa A steady diamond demand in Europe, paired with an ever growing appetite for these precious stones in China and India, are to blame, says Alrosa. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 4:55 pm
UK Royal Mint mulls issuing gold-backed physical bitcoins In collaboration with the Channel Island of Alderney. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 12:52 pm
Barrick next chairman might get a helping hand from China John Thornton has strong connections to Asia, particularly China. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 4:56 am
Mexican drug lords get firm grip on country’s mines Mexico's notoriously violent drug barons have turned to mining to both expand and diversify their sources of revenue. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2013 | 5:58 pm
Chile’s Codelco’s Jan-Sept profit down 61%, output also low Copper production declined 0.3% in the period due to lower ore grades, harder rock and more complicated production processes. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2013 | 5:07 pm