October 17, 2013

U.S. scientists a step closer to finding evidence of dark matter in former gold mine

First set of key findings to be released next week.

October 15, 2013

Maximizing returns in an uncertain mining market: Tom Szabo

Which metals and rare earth companies are set to strike in this volatile market?

October 13, 2013

Sweeping changes to Myanmar mining laws planned

Less state involvement, possible lifting of ban on ore exports and smoother licensing process envisaged for South Asian nation.

October 11, 2013

Glencore, Vale may merge their Canadian nickel assets: report

Roots of the expected tie-up go back to 2006.

October 10, 2013

Shares of Greenland explorer on a wild ride after drill results

Punters not sure what to make of North American Nickel's latest find in Greenland kick it 17% higher only to let it fall deep into the red.

October 10, 2013

Desperate indigenous group brings BHP’s Cerro Matoso to a halt

"People don't have anywhere to live, and they also are getting cancer from the mining operation."

October 8, 2013

Lundin Mining completes $600 million debt facilities for Eagle project funding

Initial production from the Eagle Mine is expected to commence in Q4 2014.

October 7, 2013

Norilsk Nickel to invest $8bn in Russian projects, sell the rest

World's largest nickel and palladium producer will get rid of projects in Finland, Australia, Botswana and South Africa.

October 4, 2013

Belo Sun ups gold estimate at flagship project in Brazil

Measured and indicated pit constrained mineral resources now stand at 5.1 million ounces of gold, up almost 10% from a previous estimate.

October 3, 2013

$100bn in private equity stalking mining assets

It may be too early for private equity players to gobble up juniors or put together mega-deals, but mid-tier miners may have new investors knocking on their doors.