January 14, 2013

First Quantum and Inmet exchange ‘love letters’

First Quantum said Inmet is trying to sabotage the takeover, while Inmet suggested its counterpart’s complaints were dishonest.

January 14, 2013

Miners in Mali unperturbed despite Islamist rebels gaining ground

Companies with presence in the country include Randgold Resources, RandSahara Mining, Taurian Minerals Mali, Holdor Ag, Robex Resources Inc. and PG Natyral Resources, among others.

January 14, 2013

Peru’s environmental regulator amasses $40 million in mining fines

The watchdog, known as OEFA, said the fines to mining firms accounted for 67% of the total collected.

January 14, 2013

Goldcorp’s mine in El Salvador a ‘threat’ to human rights: government

Country wants the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) to help it stop Goldcorp's Cerro Blanco project.

January 14, 2013

Gold and platinum on the brink of parity

Platinum gets a boost as prospects for the global economy improve

January 14, 2013

Scaling the heights with Peruvian miners

The Peruvian mining sector has lots of promising developers and producers, but don't ignore the smaller companies—2013 may surprise to the upside in Peru.

January 14, 2013

Golden Reign Resources Ltd.: Southern district trenching program update

All 4 mineralized zones are situated within the Corona de Oro gold belt, which hosts the San Albino gold deposit.

January 14, 2013

PNG deposes Aussie chairman of Ok Tedi Mining via entry ban

Prime Minister O'Neill declare Ok Tedi chairman banned from PNG until BHP surrenders cedes assets to government.

January 14, 2013

Panex Enters into agreement to acquire highly prospective gold project in the Moto gold belt, Democratic Republic of Congo

The company entered into an agreement with Amani Consulting to acquire a 65% interest in a group of two tenements in the oriental province, northeast Democratic Republic of Congo.

January 13, 2013

Look for the inflationary dragons in the ‘out’ years

Money for nothing, cheques for free