March 13, 2013

Peruvians ask Washington-based human rights commission to halt Newmont’s Conga project

Group claims project continues to advance despite being officially deemed as “suspended.”

March 13, 2013

First Quantum ready to take over Inmet and create one of world’s biggest copper producer

The Vancouver-based miner extended the offer after coming up just short of acquiring two thirds of Inmet.

March 13, 2013

Canadian Arctic irreversible melt not just bad news

The decreasing Arctic ice sheet could mean billions for the mining industry, say experts.

March 12, 2013

The ‘revolution’ in the next decade of mining

Deloitte CEO Glen Ives believes the mining industry will 'revolutionize' the way it approaches projects in the coming decade.

March 12, 2013

Copper miners lead FTSE 100 higher despite poor UK manufacturing figures

Chilean miner Antofagasta gains after higher than expected payout to shareholders while Kazakhstan miner Kazakhmys recovers ground.

March 12, 2013

BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion

The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.

March 11, 2013

First Quantum asks Inmet shareholders to tender before deadline

Its cash-and-stock offer for Inmet expires late Monday night, unless extended.

March 10, 2013

Mongolia working hard to avoid the mistakes of 2009 with new mining law

The Law with the Long Name enacted in 2009 abruptly cancelled 200 mining and exploration licences.

March 9, 2013

US raises serious concerns over Oyu Tolgoi’s environmental, social impact

Won't vote on World Bank funding of $4.5 billion debt package sought by Rio Tinto.

March 8, 2013

Newmont won’t leave Peru’s gold-rich Cajamarca region by 2016: company

Newmont's subsidiary Yanacocha said it is evaluating new projects in the region.