February 5, 2013

Rio Tinto to generate over 2,000 jobs in Western Australia

The diversified mining giant announced last year a massive $3.4 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations, which is set to create thousands of new positions in the months…

February 4, 2013

Bolivian mining town erects giant Virgin statue that rivals Rio’s Christ

The $1.2 million statue of the Virgin Mary is slightly shorter than New York's Statue of Liberty, but seven meters higher than Rio's famed image of Christ.

February 4, 2013

Guinea wants to bring one of the world’s richest iron ore deposits back to life

Last October, Vale put the scope and schedule for its $1.26 billion Zogota iron-ore project in Simandou South under review.

February 4, 2013

BHP criticized for ‘inhumane’ conditions on site

A registered nurse and former BHP contract worker filed a formal complaint for what he describes as "disgusting" working conditions at the company’s Marradong bauxite mine.

February 2, 2013

Iron Ore Exports at 2.6m Tons

Iran exported over 2.6 tons of granulated iron ore during August 20, 2011-January 19-2013, Iran Minerals Production & Supply Company announced.

January 31, 2013

Australian miners resort to ‘backdoor listings’ as IPO market languishes

Australia's mining and oil companies have increasingly resorted to disingenuous "backdoor listings", as the country's IPO market continues to languish.

January 31, 2013

Siberian family found by Soviet mining team after four decades of total isolation

A remarkable saga of survival in the remote Siberian wilderness has recently resurfaced, concerning the discovery by Soviet mining scientists of a family who had spent four decades of their…

January 30, 2013

Canada pushed to defend lead in global mining business

Canada's mining industry needs to urgently deal with the emerging challenges, said a report published Wednesday the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

January 30, 2013

Mining exploration applications plunge in Australia

Western Australia's Department of Mines and Petroleum says the number of people applying for mining exploration permits in the mineral-rich state has plunged

January 30, 2013

Indian delegation to explore iron ore assets in Brazil

India will be send a high-level delegation to Brazil for the second time in three months.