April 15, 2014

BHP going after PotashCorp again: report

Speculation is mounting as the industry has shifted enough to make a buyout attractive.

April 14, 2014

Codelco could tap sovereign wealth fund for needed mine expansions

The world's No.1 copper producer needs to invest roughly $30 billion in the next decade to counter dwindling ore grades in its massive mines.

April 14, 2014

Anglo American seeks $600 million compensation from Venezuela

The miner became the latest corporation to sue the nation over the way it has treated foreign companies during Hugo Chavez administration.

April 13, 2014

Investors may be leaning towards Goldcorp bid for Osisko

Goldcorp's sweetened offer is straightforward, requires no formal shareholder approval and could be completed by as early as end-April.

April 10, 2014

De Beers returns to Angola with new exploration deal

De Beers' explored for diamonds in the Southern African nation between 2005 and 2012, but relinquished its concession after finding no economically viable project.

April 10, 2014

Codelco workers suspected of stealing over $80m in copper

The criminal activity involved contractors and it had been going on since 2011.

April 10, 2014

No retreat for Goldcorp: raises hostile Osisko bid to $3.6bn

The sweetened hostile offer for Osisko trumps friendly bid from Yamana Gold Inc.

April 9, 2014

Poll: 74% of Chileans want mining companies to pay higher taxes

They believe those funds should be allocated to the regions where mining operations are based.

April 8, 2014

Iron ore price tracks higher as Chinese finance deals unravel

Iron ore is up 12% from lows sparked by panicked selling from Chinese traders and mills using stockpiles for trade credit.

April 8, 2014

BHP wants to build world’s largest underground coal mine

But it is planning to do so at the fertile Liverpool Plains, an extensive agricultural area, which is predictably raising opposition from locals.