February 13, 2014 Rio’s Walsh delivers: 15% dividend hike on higher than expected second-half profit The miner has been among the most aggressive cost-cutters and plans to find a further $3 billion in savings this year.
February 12, 2014 Myanmar’s gold workers call the government to pass mining law The precarious conditions gold miners face daily have forced them to demand a swiftly approval of regulations.
February 12, 2014 Canada’s 2014 budget kind to miners, extends 15% exploration tax credit Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry.
February 12, 2014 Goldman Sachs selling Iran’s one-time uranium supplier The bank's ties to Iran date back to the 1970’s.
February 11, 2014 Fortune Minerals gets conditional environmental approval for Saskatchewan processing plant The company jumped nearly 18% to trade at 43 cents per share on the Toronto exchange on Tuesday.
February 11, 2014 Miners avoided Quebec last year, investments plunged 34% Total investment in the sector tumbled to $3.25 billion from $5.13 billion in 2012.
February 11, 2014 African, Chilean copper mines growth lift Glencore Xstrata output by 32% This was the first production report since the Anglo-Swiss firm completed the acquisition of Xstrata last May.
February 11, 2014 The PDAC congratulates the government of Canada on its economic action plan 2014 The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada congratulates the Government of Canada on its Economic Action Plan 2014 that includes specific supports for the mineral exploration and development sector.
February 10, 2014 HudBay’s offer for Augusta aims to get a hold of US third largest copper mine The $540 million hostile bid is open until March 19.
February 10, 2014 Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi copper, gold mine handed over to locals The forced transfer of US$5.5 million in assets comes after the PNG Government's took over the mine in 2013 and nationalized it.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
