February 16, 2014

Mining job cuts push Australian unemployment rate to 10-year high

For the first time in a decade, Australia's unemployment rate has hit 6%.

February 14, 2014

How mobile technology saves lives

More so than other industry executives, mining execs believe that using mobile technology can be a life-saver.

February 14, 2014

Anglo American profit hit by strikes, logs $1.9 billion writedown

"We are not happy," said CEO Mark Cutifani.

February 13, 2014

Transmission line agreement boosts Alderon

Up 7.94%.

February 13, 2014

Rio’s Walsh delivers: 15% dividend hike on higher than expected second-half profit

The miner has been among the most aggressive cost-cutters and plans to find a further $3 billion in savings this year.

February 12, 2014

Face off: Cliffs and major shareholder in public debate over company’s future

The miner's negotiations with one of its major shareholders has turned ugly.

February 12, 2014

Canada’s 2014 budget kind to miners, extends 15% exploration tax credit

Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry.

February 12, 2014

Goldman Sachs selling Iran’s one-time uranium supplier

The bank's ties to Iran date back to the 1970’s.

February 11, 2014

Cliffs cutting capital expenditures by 50%, laying off 500 employees

'Sharper capital allocation must drive our decisions,' CEO Gary Halverson said.

February 11, 2014

Miners avoided Quebec last year, investments plunged 34%

Total investment in the sector tumbled to $3.25 billion from $5.13 billion in 2012.