April 19, 2013

Anglo logs upbeat results, but Minas Rio, Amplats still a thorn in Cutifani’s side

The miner's first-quarter output was higher across most commodities including copper, iron ore and diamonds.

April 19, 2013

The surprising resiliency of junior miners: Sandstorm Gold

It's amazing how some management teams are able to just shutter the door.

April 18, 2013

Is Bob Quartermain’s Brucejack the right-sized project for this market?

Upcoming feasibility study and bulk sample test could prove mining legend Bob Quartermain has struck gold again with Pretivm’s Valley of the Kings discovery.

April 18, 2013

Congo’s Katanga province rejects ban on copper exports

Governor Moise Katumbi said the province lacks capacity to process all the ore itself.

April 18, 2013

Copper hammered again, lowest level in 18 months

Copper prices dropped for the second straight day on Thursday.

April 17, 2013

How Canadian mining can maintain its global competitive edge

Canada should not take for granted its position as a mining industry giant.

April 17, 2013

Congo bans copper, cobalt concentrates exports

Measure aims to push miners to add value to the commodities, before shipping them outside the DRC.

April 17, 2013

Blow to copper, miners: IMF trims global growth forecast

Copper dropped over 3% on Wednesday after worries about economic growth and metals demand were reinforced by the International Monetary Fund's report.

April 17, 2013

BHP keeps production guidance despite falling prices and bad weather

Harsh weather during the first three months of 2013 wasn't enough to knock the mining giant off course.

April 16, 2013

Glencore takeover gets greenlight from Chinese regulators

Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg will become head of the combined entity.