September 9, 2013

Reflections on the new mining regulatory framework in Brazil

Changes in the local legislation and how it affects the mining industry in Brazil.

September 9, 2013

Peru’s illegal gold mining poisoning children, natives—report

Toxic levels of mercury coming from illegal miners in Peru's Amazon are being dumped into rivers, causing serious health problems and polluting the aquatic ecosystem.

September 9, 2013

Kazakhstan’s mining industry worth almost $30 billion by 2017

The Asian country ranks in the top ten for coal, iron, and gold. It holds vast reserves of copper, it’s a well-known diamonds exporter and holds the 11th largest proven…

September 9, 2013

Turkey’s mining export boom

China's the top importer.

September 6, 2013

Most South African gold miners return to work

Workers for four of the seven companies affected by the labour action had accepted a new pay offer, believed to be about 8%

September 6, 2013

The 10 biggest mining deals of 2012

Xstrata couldn't save 2012 from having the lowest number of mining industry transactions since 2005.

September 5, 2013

The history of platinum

A history of "little silver."

September 5, 2013

Global mining deals down 74% and not much hope for 2014

PwC said the statistics reflected a shift by miners from buyers to sellers.

September 4, 2013

Hostile takeovers gone bad: Steve Todoruk

How do big mining companies and small exploration companies hammer out takeover deals with the takeover premiums that shareholders expect? What happens when negotiations go wrong?

September 4, 2013

China’s number three zinc miner to acquire Aussie Perilya

Deal that values the mining company at just under A$270 million.