January 21, 2014

BSGR wins battle in corruption probe over Simandou

Article published last year by a French newspaper, which said the magnate and his company had been part of a coup effort against Guinea’s current President, was based on fake…

January 20, 2014

Giant copper miner Codelco needs at least $1bn, hopes for new President to hand it over—report

The company needs a cash injection to counter declining ore grades at its aging mines, as well as increasing costs vs low copper prices.

January 20, 2014

Osisko officially declines Goldcorp’s offer, urges shareholders to do the same

Calls Goldcorp's offer 'opportunistic' and 'financially inadequate.'

January 20, 2014

De Beers not ruling out expansion of its Victor diamond mine in Canada

The process, which will include public consultation, could allow the firm to open the so-called “Tango Extension” in 2018.

January 17, 2014

EMED closer than ever to restart Rio Tinto copper mine in Spain

The historic Rio Tinto copper mine is located in Spain’s region of Andalucia.

January 16, 2014

Turquoise Hill jumps 10% on robust production numbers

Year to date shares of the operator of the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia is up 21%.

January 16, 2014

Rio Tinto’s record output another sign of shifting luck for miners

The positive results triggered the biggest one-day rally for the miner's shares since November.

January 15, 2014

EPA stands by claim that Pebble mine would harm Bristol Bay wildlife, economy

Mine proponents have called the EPA's review an attempted 'pre-emptive veto.'

January 15, 2014

Osisko brands Goldcorp’s $2.6bn takeover bid as ‘very low’ and ‘opportunistic’

Osisko shares have traded well above the $5.95 implied value of Goldcorp's Monday offer.

January 15, 2014

BHP, Glencore, Anglo to boost Chile’s copper output to a record 6 million tonnes this year

It’d be the first time Chile’s copper output exceeds the 6 million tonnes.