Frik Els , Editor

Grasberg could stay shut for two months after Indonesia minister calls for halt

Indonesia orders all production stopped at Freeport mine until an independent investigation – which is expected to take two months – is completed.

Frik Els | June 1, 2013 | 8:53 pm

Centerra Gold says Kumtor returning to normal

Vice president Rodney Stuparyk said the road to the mine has been reopened and power – cut by protesters earlier in the week – has been restored.

Frik Els | June 1, 2013 | 7:22 pm

Alberta regulator approves oil sands lakes in place of reforesting

End pit lakes have long been used in the metals mining industry.

Frik Els | May 20, 2013 | 5:16 pm

Timelapse video shows massive Wyoming coal mining growth

9 out of the top 10 producing coal mines in the United States are located in Wyoming

Frik Els | May 11, 2013 | 5:24 pm

Got Jimblebar? Big 4 stack the odds against high-cost iron ore miners

BHP's new Jimblebar mine is only one of dozens of projects from the majors that could drive down iron ore prices significantly.

Frik Els | May 11, 2013 | 4:58 pm

Mad rush for Molycorp: shares rocket 32%

Rare earth miner regains confidence of investors.

Frik Els | May 10, 2013 | 5:50 pm

Gold price dives early Friday

Hits two-week low.

Frik Els | May 10, 2013 | 5:30 pm

Barrick shares slide again after Dominican Republic deal

The end to an 8-month dispute over its flagship Pueblo Viejo mine sees ABX stock retreat 2.3%.

Frik Els | May 9, 2013 | 7:29 pm

India needs to import 1m tonnes of iron ore per month

The Asian nation has gone from world's number three exporter to an importer in two short years.

Frik Els | May 9, 2013 | 6:10 pm

Rio says Oyu Tolgoi could start shipping this month

CEO Sam Walsh told Rio Tinto investors approvals for shipment of material from the controversial Mongolia mine are expected "in the next couple of weeks."

Frik Els | May 9, 2013 | 2:30 pm

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