November 29, 2012

Rio to slash spending by more than AUD$5 billion

Yet remains upbeat about iron ore and green shoots in China's economy

November 28, 2012

Value of Canadian mining and metals deals almost halved in 2012

The value of Canadian mining and metals deals dropped a dramatic 43% for the first nine months of 2012, revealed Wednesday the latest report by Ernst & Young.

November 28, 2012

Diamond buyers can find ethical options beyond Canada

African nations join Canada in promoting the sale of "fair trade" gemstones

November 27, 2012

Executive mining pay packages under microscope

The pressure is on for mining executives to prove they’re worth what they’re paid, according to the authors of a report released this week.

November 27, 2012

De Beers partners with Rolf Sachs for holiday windows

De Beers Diamond Jewellers commissioned London-based conceptual artist designer Rolf Sachs to create an installation for the holiday windows to be unveiled this week.

November 27, 2012

Debut earns 70% interest at Nakina, announces drill results

The company announces that it has concluded Phase One of its exploration program at its Nakina Project, located in a million square kilometers of an underexplored area in northwestern Ontario,…

November 26, 2012

Anglo board reportedly considering cellphone titan for CEO

"Appointing Nhleko as CEO will come out of the blue for international investors."

November 26, 2012

Seven familiar names shortlisted to head Anglo

Well-known executives headhunted from major mining companies such as BHP Billiton, AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick Gold and Xstrata have made the cut to become Anglo American’s new CEO.

November 24, 2012

Zimbabwe: Civic groups refuse diamond money offer

Civic activists say they will not accept the Zimbabwe mining minister’s offer of funds because it would hamper their efforts to make government accountable for its diamond revenues.

November 24, 2012

Nunavut to make Canada a diamond powerhouse

Mining has become the main contributor to Canada’s Nunavut Gross domestic product (GDP), eclipsing even the government. From all the territory's riches, experts believe that diamonds will play the biggest…