June 21, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Is deep sea mining worth the risk?

The pros and cons of extraction from the seabed.

June 21, 2013

First Nations in Ontario’s resource-rich ‘Ring of Fire’ to receive negotiation boost

Former Liberal Party of Canada interim leader Bob Rae will represent nine First Nations groups.

June 20, 2013

Breaking: Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi delayed again

"Rio and its partners have invested $6.5 billion in the first phase of the project."

June 20, 2013

Copper price closing in on 3-year lows

The copper price slumped almost 3% on Tuesday to within shouting distance of the crucial $3.00 level.

June 20, 2013

Junior miners in Quebec get a push with new $250 development fund

The new fund plans plans to invest between $5 million and $20 million in each miner.

June 19, 2013

Thousands of Peruvians camp in the Andes to defend lake from Newmont’s gold project

Government has sent additional police forces to watch over the protestors, as previous manifestations have turned violent in the past.

June 19, 2013

China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project

Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity.

June 18, 2013

Seven Australian companies to survive a metals market correction

Analyst Andrew Richards believes his country's resource sector has turned a corner.

June 18, 2013

Chile’s Codelco to extend El Salvador copper mine’s life by 20 years

Considered key for Codelco's future.

June 18, 2013

Fresh protests threaten Newmont Conga mine in Peru

The new round of demonstrations come after a top official for the Conga project, CEO Roque Benavides of Buenaventura, said water from one of the main water sources for locals,…