March 5, 2013

Mining mergers in 2012 hit lowest in seven years: PwC

Mergers and acquisitions in the sector fell 30% last year and will continue to be low in 2013.

March 1, 2013

Canada’s Bill C-52 makes it more expensive for industry: miners

Mining Association of Canada says the rail service act needs amendments to make it fair for shippers.

February 28, 2013

Brazil’s Vale reports first loss in a decade, takes $5.7bn write-down

It became the latest large miner to write down assets in the face of falling commodity prices.

February 26, 2013

Potash prices expected to steady

China and India deals will spark the market back to life such that prices are unlikely to fall below current levels of $400 to $420 per tonne.

February 23, 2013

Vale talks slated for Argentinian potash project investment

Business representatives and politicians to meet in Buenos Aires next week.

February 20, 2013

BHP Billiton profits dive by 58%

Revenues also declined by 14%.

February 19, 2013

BHP Billiton promotes Andrew Mackenzie to CEO

Australian miner plans transition to start in May as Marius Kloppers retires.

February 19, 2013

New report shows just what a disaster 2012 was for juniors

IPO and secondary market all but collapsed.

February 14, 2013

CHART: China will grow at 8% for the next 18 years

All the Chinese have to do is emulate South Korea.

February 14, 2013

Moody’s issues water warning to miners

Scarcity puts pressure on capex and raises operational risks.