October 16, 2013

Some good news for OGX and rumours that Batista may leave

Share prices of oil and gas firm OGX soar as CEO fired and rumours float that Eike Batista may cede control.

October 16, 2013

Greenland to revise polemic mining law

The ruling’s most controversial point is the one that allows miners to potentially bring hundreds of foreign workers into the country.

October 16, 2013

Low prices hold back GDP growth of Canada’s north

Weak markets in 2013 have stalled the previously robust economic growth of Canada's territories; long-term outlook still positive.

October 15, 2013

Record iron ore production for Rio Tinto in Q3

Copper output also rising, cost-cutting measures exceeding expectations.

October 15, 2013

Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest donates $65 million to universities

Donation comes as part of 'Giving Pledge' to donate half of his fortune to charity.

October 14, 2013

Mining majors rerate as China, iron ore price defy gloom

Big 4 enjoy huge market value gains as the price of their most profitable product and the prospects of their number one customer continue to recover.

October 13, 2013

Slowdown. What slowdown? China’s copper, iron ore imports set records

Customs data for September may indicate fears of a Chinese economic slump are overblown.

October 11, 2013

How to build a mine for the highest return: Gerald Whittle

Many mining companies fail to optimize operations for the highest return on investment.

October 10, 2013

Most junior miners won’t make it past this fall: McCoach

But when the market does recover, it is "going to be a screamer," he says.

October 10, 2013

Afferro Mining $190m takeover approved by Canada

The British Columbia Supreme Court gave the Cameroon-focused iron ore miner the green light to proceed.