December 3, 2013

These are the countries mining investors should stay away from

While resource nationalism is still a major risk for miners, corrupted governments can be equally or more detrimental to the industry.

December 2, 2013

Gold mining executives: “You have to be able to survive the lows in order to reap the benefit of the highs”

Despite following gold down over the last two years in terms of share-pricing, Gold Resource Corp. has avoided most internal pains suffered by mining companies during this ongoing bear market.

December 2, 2013

China to search for rare earths in the Moon

The “Jade Rabbit,” China's first lunar rover, is equipped with a round-penetrating radar to measure the Moon's soil and crust.

December 2, 2013

Coal industry says UN climate chief ‘ignoring reality’

World Coal Association says Figueres's comments evidence her "lack of expertise in the mining and energy sectors."

December 2, 2013

Vale slashes investment budget for third straight year to $14.8bn

Budget for 2014 is 9.2% lower than last year’s and well below the $18 billion total from 2011.

December 2, 2013

Oil and gas sub-sectors: From best to worst

Hot Money is leaving the producers—pricing in cheaper oil.

December 2, 2013

Significant Milestone Met for CiDRA Oil sands Over 1000 HALO® Systems Successfully Commissioned in Alberta

HALO SMARTring technology and service is an automated pipe wear measurement tool and service for the oil sands industry,.

December 2, 2013

Female killed after Land Cruiser collides with coal truck

Worker was on her meal break.

December 2, 2013

Oil and gas sector from first to worst: Where I’m putting my money now

Heavy oil producers should fare better than the light ones.

December 1, 2013

Archeology could be final nail in Rosia Montana coffin

A report about the significance of Roman-era workings at Gabriel Resource's massive gold-silver project in Romania takes Rosia Montana a step closer to World Heritage status.