July 19, 2013

Atlas Copco suffers weak demand for mining gear

The company expects third quarter overall group demand to stabilize.

July 19, 2013

Another Aussie iron ore miner sets records

Independent iron ore miner Mount Gibson Iron on Friday announced record breaking sales as it expands its West Australia operations.

July 19, 2013

Huge $16 billion gold deposit discovered in China

It also holds 187 million tonnes of iron and 1.5 million tonnes of zinc.

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.