August 8, 2013

Mining boom best days still to come: BHP CEO

World's largest mining company leader says demand for Australian commodities will increase about 75% in the next 15 years.

August 7, 2013

Australian court won’t budge on mining tax

Fortescue Metals "disappointed."

August 7, 2013

No end in sight for Drummond strike

Company offered 5% pay hike; union wants 9%.

August 6, 2013

Drop in gold price continues to hit Canadian miners: 34% decline in Q2 — Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young's most recent Canadian Mining Eye report suggests large companies should consider the option of sharing asset ownership.

August 6, 2013

Australia cuts rates to record low of 2.5% as mining boom ends

Lowest rate since Australia’s central bank was established in 1959.

August 6, 2013

Kenya cancels mining licenses; gold royalties double

Companies caught by surprise.

August 5, 2013

Financing for miners drops 56 percent in Q2 2013

Producers lost 65%, juniors 28%.

August 5, 2013

Desperate times: Out-of-work miner offers rum for job

Job mining losses in Australia taking their toll.

August 2, 2013

US to conduct extensive review for proposed coal ports

The two-year state-wide environmental study contrasts with what's being done in BC, Canada, as the province debates increased coal exports.

August 2, 2013

ENRC a step closer to go private

Largest investor has backed ENRC founders' $4.5 billion takeover.