March 11, 2013

Asteroid mining to dominate the industry: experts

Geologists believe that asteroids hold iron ore, nickel and precious metals at much higher concentrations than those found on Earth.

March 11, 2013

Going clean and green: abandoned iron ore mine transforming into hydro plant

Ontario iron ore mine to become a hydro power storage facility.

March 11, 2013

Rio Tinto’s miner dead four days before found

Australian miners and unions say the rising number of mine deaths that go unnoticed for days is concerning.

March 7, 2013

Commodities ‘supercycle’ will last another 15 years: JP Morgan

The current slowdown is just a pause in the commodity supercycle’s 'continuing spin.'

March 7, 2013

Iron ore price: BHP counters Beijing claims of market manipulation

China says the 80% rise in the iron price between September and February was brought about by traders and miners creating an artificial supply shortage.

March 7, 2013

The UK goes after a piece of the Afghan $1 trillion mining pie

The government has set up a three-year, $15 million plan to back mining and oil and gas projects in Afghanistan.

March 6, 2013

Fortescue takes Australia to court over mining tax

VIDEO: The company claims the 30% tax on iron ore and coal is unconstitutional.

March 5, 2013

Mining can be a blessing for foreign aid: UN

United Nations Development Program chief supports Canada's mix of mining with foreign aid.

March 5, 2013

Quebec turning hostile to mining

New poll shows most Quebecers disagree with current laws that give priority to mining firms over landowners, Aboriginal communities and municipalities.

March 5, 2013

Gina Rinehart and Angela Bennett fight Rio Tinto for royalties

The two resource queens say the giant miner must pay out on an old deal made with their fathers.