December 2, 2012

Mongolia enjoys a new mining wealth but at what cost?

Massive Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine only tells part of the story of mining in Mongolia.

November 30, 2012

VIDEO: Gold, silver producers take advantage of soft market to rework contracts and drive down costs

"There is a loyalty improvement, which is great for the industry."

November 30, 2012

Canadian miners to face triple whammy in 2013: higher costs, lower ore grades and global uncertainty

Study suggests companies to invest now and so ensure they can fulfill future global demand for commodities.

November 30, 2012

Mining giants seek world’s second-largest undeveloped copper mine

Vale (NYSE:VALE), Teck (NYSE:TCK) and Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) are some of the names analysts are throwing into the pot as the next likely bidders for Inmet MiningCorp. (TSX:IMN), which owns the…

November 30, 2012

Aung San Suu Kyi intervenes following clashes at copper mine

Burmese opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner vows to find a peaceful solution to dispute

November 30, 2012

Gangs of thieves steal millions from Aussie mines

Crime groups target mining equipment following growth in resources sector

November 30, 2012

Belvedere reports financial and operating results for third quarter of 2012

Highlights: Production of 535.9 tonnes of nickel in concentrate, revenues of CDN$ 8.49 million (Q2 2012: CDN$ 11.38 million).

November 29, 2012

Cost inflation to eat miners’ results in 2013

The rise of mining costs will have a more dramatic impact on the 2013 industry results than in the last couple of years, revealed Thursday global ranking agency Fitch Ratings.

November 29, 2012

Burmese police break up copper mine protests with flare guns, dozens injured by camp fires

Police resort to use of water cannons and flare guns

November 29, 2012

BHP chairman confirms succession planning for Klopper’s position as CEO

Company could recruit candidates from outside mining industry