October 6, 2013 United Nations envoy arrives in Canada to document Aboriginal concerns With no legally binding authority, Anaya's job is to promote Aboriginal rights by 'naming and shaming' governments into policy action.
October 4, 2013 Coalspur stock off sharply over Alberta regulator delays Targeted construction and production at its massive coal project in Canada delayed to end-2105 after new hearings are scheduled.
October 4, 2013 STUDY: After lost decade South Africa mining to continue to lag The rest of the continent is drawing money away from the country's mining industry struggling with soaring costs and industrial strife.
October 4, 2013 Done deal: Rio sells mothballed Blair Athol coal mine to Linc Energy Acquisition comes a day after Linc said it wants to get de-listed from the Australian market to re-list it in Singapore, in hopes of luring Asian investors.
October 3, 2013 Goodbye humans, hello automation: Rio Tinto ditching $225k/year drivers in Pilbara The plan is to cut 40% of Pilbara drivers by 2016.
October 3, 2013 Land claims and uncertain policies holding back mining investment in BC: report While B.C. is no longer viewed as hostile to mining, authorities need to resolve several land-related issues before investors come back.
October 3, 2013 $100bn in private equity stalking mining assets It may be too early for private equity players to gobble up juniors or put together mega-deals, but mid-tier miners may have new investors knocking on their doors.
October 2, 2013 Tiny fossilized primate discovered in Thai coal mine Palaeontologists unearth 35-million year-old half-pound primate.
October 2, 2013 Rio Tinto to sell closed Blair Athol coal mine Talks with Linc Energy Ltd are said to be at an advanced stage and an agreement may be announced as soon as tomorrow.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
