May 7, 2014

GoGold starts processing ore in Mexico

The processing is expected to gradually increase to 5,000 tonnes per day over the next three months.

May 7, 2014

Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index

Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.

May 6, 2014

Streaming success: buying metals not mines

More small companies are cutting precious metal deals with sector giants to bankroll new projects without surrendering equity.

May 6, 2014

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

May 6, 2014

Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses

Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year.

May 5, 2014

Shipwreck hunter recovers first gold from what could be $80m find

Florida-based salvage firm recovers nearly 1,000 ounces from first reconnaissance dive to 1857 steam ship that went down with 477 California gold miners.

May 5, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Top mining CEOs – who earns what?

Last year's top earner was a coal miner who ended the year $15 million in the black.

May 5, 2014

Cypress Development begins drilling in Nevada

The company hopes to capitalize on the forecast increased global demand for zinc.

May 5, 2014

Mexican police seized 68,000 tonnes of iron ore mined by drug lords

So far this year Mexico has seized more than 200,000 tonnes of illegal iron ore, most of it on its way to China.

May 4, 2014

Barrick to launch ‘vigorous defence’ against Pascua Lama class action

Class action lawsuit alleges investors lost billions over Barrick’s "misrepresentations and failures" regarding mothballed $8.5 billion project in South America.