Glencore-Xstrata profits hit by $2.6bn writedowns and slump in commodity prices
The results add to the recent list of a dreadful reporting season from major miners, such as Rio Tinto and Anglo American.
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Mining mergers in 2012 hit lowest in seven years: PwC
Mergers and acquisitions in the sector fell 30% last year and will continue to be low in 2013.
Quebec turning hostile to mining
New poll shows most Quebecers disagree with current laws that give priority to mining firms over landowners, Aboriginal communities and municipalities.
Experts to tackle challenges of small-scale mining
Small-scale mining produces about 85% of the world’s gemstones and 20% to 25% of all the gold.
Hecla Mining offers $774 million for Aurizon Mines
Friendly bid comes barely a month after the Vancouver-based company rejected a hostile offer from fellow Canadian miner Alamos God.
South African miners prefer senior geologists: WSJ
In South Africa old is gold.
INFOGRAPHIC: Dominating the first 100 days in a foreign market
Critical steps to make a business expansion succesful.
Investment in mining exploration to plummet, juniors the most affected: report
After three years of booming investment in mining exploration, the industry is set to cut down significantly on it this year.
Canada’s economy in weak position for lacking gold reserves: Sprott
The economist discusses the likely consequences for the Canadian economy.
China ousts the US as the world’s main oil importer
Since the mid-1970s and until today the US held the world’s largest net oil importer position.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
