Glencore-Xstrata post poor key metals output
The miners joint production numbers released by Glencore revealed a decline in output across key metals such as coal and copper.
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Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives
The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the names of the firm's CEO and CFO.
Russia’s Alrosa unearths $1 million diamond
The octahedron-shaped diamond is transparent with a yellow tinge.
Sudan and Saudi Arabia go ahead with deep-sea mining plans
The joint effort, unveiled in November, restores a mutual agreement signed in 1974, which gives the nations shared rights to exploit the Red Sea’s $8 billion worth of minerals.
Silver to outperform gold ‘by far’— Sprott
He sees silver prices climbing to $100 and $200 this year.
Russia is now the world’s main gold buyer
The amount of gold acquired almost triples the weight of the Statue of Liberty.
De Beers diamond mine in Canada hit by new blockade
A group of residents of a remote Canadian reserve in northern Ontario is once again blockading an ice road used to move heavy equipment and supplies to De Beers' Victor diamond mine.
Dominican Republic: Xstrata is safe, but Barrick should pay higher taxes
The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.
The Pope quits: Who will give Anglo’s Cutifani divine assistance now?
Entering Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani, recently turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations. Will the Pope Benedict XVI's exit affect Anglo's decisions?
Blast at Russia coal mine kills 18
A deadly explosion at a coal mine in the remote Russian Far North, within the Arctic Circle, left 18 people dead so far, said Monday the country’s Emergency Situations Ministry.
Leaked documents show world’s biggest miner quietly shelved billions in climate projects
Leaked documents reveal BHP delayed climate projects in Western Australia despite internal warnings about reputational risks.