February 11, 2014

The PDAC congratulates the government of Canada on its economic action plan 2014

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada congratulates the Government of Canada on its Economic Action Plan 2014 that includes specific supports for the mineral exploration and development sector.

February 10, 2014

NASA begins accepting applications from privates to mine the Moon

Space Agency in search of potential business partners as US government denies further funding.

February 10, 2014

Australian mining tycoon tries, and fails, to keep mining companies off his land

A Western Australian court has shut down Forrest's bid to stop a company from sand mining on his family's cattle station.

February 9, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Steel: The backbone of world industry

Since the beginning of the industrial age, steel has been an essential raw material.

February 9, 2014

VIDEO: Prospecting in space is just a few short years away, according to Planetary Resources

Planetary Resources' Chief Engineer Chris Lewicki spoke with MINING.com about his company's plans to mine in space.

February 7, 2014

Exxaro gets the go ahead on R3.7bn Congo project

Exxaro’s Mzila Mthenjane talks about setting up a new iron ore project in the Republic of Congo.

February 7, 2014

World’s biggest steelmaker ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2014

ArcelorMittal expects steel shipments to increase by 3% this year.

February 6, 2014

Dispute over Australia iron ore heats up

Mining tycoon Clive Palmer said China-owned conglomerate CITIC Pacific has "raped and disrespected" Australians.

February 6, 2014

Q3 winning streak over: ‘Considerable underperformance’ among Canadian miners in Q4

EY's Canadian Mining Eye index shows a 9% loss in Q4 2013 and 45% for the year.

February 5, 2014

Metals mining sector accounts for 40% of toxic chemical releases in the US – EPA says

But the industry also led a 12% drop in total releases in 2012.