February 7, 2013 World’s richest man Carlos Slim’s mining firm run out of town Minera Frisco suspends exploration near Tetela de Ocampo after protests by residents and environmental activists.
February 7, 2013 Virginia legislators back study into independent currency Legislators in Virginia have backed a study into the establishment of an independent "contingency" currency which would enjoy the backing of precious metals.
February 6, 2013 Dominican Republic fast tracks mining permits Total process will take up to four months from the moment a company submits its application.
February 6, 2013 Canadian mining and oil companies set to expand staff numbers A new survey by one of the world's leading recruitment firms reveals that nearly a half of companies in the Canadian resources sector plan to expand their staff numbers in…
February 6, 2013 Online retail giant debuts its own virtual currency Amazon, world's leading online retailer, has unveiled a new form of virtual currency
February 5, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: Market intelligence Feb. 2013 A macro view of the markets highlighting changes in economic indicators, report relevant news stories, reveal commodity and financial trends.
February 5, 2013 Avalanches in Pascua Lama area did not cause water pollution: Barrick Recent avalanches affecting several points along a water channel in the area of Barrick's Pascua Lama project have not affected water quality, says the gold miner.
February 5, 2013 Mexico gears up for new mining bill, includes taxes to benefit locals It will start charging mining companies already operating or planning to start up in the second half of this year.
February 5, 2013 Gold and silver to surge on Asian demand: Leeb Renowned investment expert Stephen Leeb says gold and silver are set to embark upon "the greatest bull market people will ever see in their lifetimes" amidst an industrial squeeze and…
February 5, 2013 Chesapeake Gold sold off after Mexican project costs come in on (very) high side Vancouver firm may still look attractive to gold majors looking for new supply.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
