June 28, 2013

Majescor announces delay in filing its 2013 annual financial statements

Majescor's Board of Directors and its management are working expeditiously with the Company's auditors, on a daily basis, to meet the Company's obligations relating to the filing of the 2013…

June 28, 2013

Copper slump to cause Chile $4bn in lost revenue: authorities

Only in royalties Chile's state would lose $2 billion this year.

June 27, 2013

Researchers make carbon wire that could replace copper

It is one-tenth the weight of copper, but stronger and much more flexible.

June 27, 2013

UN special forces sent to Congo’s mining hub

In an effort to curb rebels attacks in Katanga, the country's copper mining hub.

June 27, 2013

BHP Billiton stock sinks to 4-year low, more pain ahead for miners

"As long as the world’s most important central banks are stepping back from further monetary stimulus, and China’s appetite for raw materials slows down, the earnings trajectory for metals and…

June 26, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: future mining success calls for improved comminution

"Smart blasting, mineral pre-concentration, novel flowsheets and new grinding technologies are just a few of the different strategies which can improve cost effectiveness."

June 26, 2013

Peru halts Gold Fields Chucapaca gold project

Decision follows an inspection that showed the company did not have all the necessary land permits.

June 26, 2013

Mongolia sealed its mining faith: election results imminent

In recent years the country has seen a mining boom drive outstanding economic growth, but wealth gap and pollution concerns are changing the country's view towards foreign resource firms.

June 26, 2013

Moly Mines cashed up at A$80 million after iron ore sale is complete

Looking for copper and gold assets.

June 25, 2013

Kazakhmys’ board recommends deal to go private

Board warns this is the best deal for shareholders.