July 19, 2013

Guinea’s efforts to attract investors by reforming mining code lack teeth: report

Country's probe on all 18 mining contracts granted at Simandou making companies nervous.

July 19, 2013

Recruiting in the mining industry: New challenges for employers – it’s not only pay that counts

The mining industry employs 308,000 workers or 1 in every 55 Canadian jobs.

July 19, 2013

“Natural selection” at work in exploration sector: Steven Poulton, Altus Strategies

This is unpleasant to witness but ultimately very healthy for the sector.

July 18, 2013

Report: Rinehart’s Roy Hill funding gets green light

Another 55 million tonnes to hit the market in 2015.

July 18, 2013

Metal prices: Will they fall more?

Are prices stable or near a bottom?

July 18, 2013

Copper, diamonds boost Anglo’s results ahead of strategy review

Anglo American is likely to report a 31% profit drop next week, when CEO Cutifani unveils key strategy for the underperforming mining group.

July 18, 2013

BHP cuts $400 million from Pilbara expansion budget

The world's largest miner is cutting planned investment on a new blending and rail stockyard at Port Hedland.

July 17, 2013

Africa exploration activity set to more than halve in 2013

Only 250 drill reports for the continent over the first five months.

July 17, 2013

China bulls drag iron ore price past $130

China new leadership hints it would do more to support the economy and industry.

July 17, 2013

BHP Billiton follows suit: Record iron ore production

Also posts record performance in coal and copper.