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.

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.