February 12, 2013

Petaquilla claims legal win over Inmet on mining rights in Panama

Panama's Supreme Court backed Petaquilla's exploration and extraction rights in five areas of Panama's Donoso District.

February 12, 2013

Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives

The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the…

February 11, 2013

Sudan and Saudi Arabia go ahead with deep-sea mining plans

The joint effort, unveiled in November, restores a mutual agreement signed in 1974, which gives the nations shared rights to exploit the Red Sea’s $8 billion worth of minerals.

February 11, 2013

Silver to outperform gold ‘by far’— Sprott

He sees silver prices climbing to $100 and $200 this year.

February 11, 2013

Dominican Republic: Xstrata is safe, but Barrick should pay higher taxes

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.

February 10, 2013

Brent Cook on risk, honesty, and a cut throat Vancouver junior mining scene

Cook described the Vancouver financial scene as “quite a rude awakening.”

February 9, 2013

Chicago Mercantile Exchange slashes precious metal margins

Benchmark COMEX 100-ounce gold futures contract will be cut by 10% to $5,940.

February 8, 2013

Barrick urges the Dominican Republic to honour Pueblo Viejo’s contract

Local authorities are reviewing the contract with Barrick in a bid to make it “more favourable” to the country.

February 8, 2013

New setback for Inmet’s $6 billion copper project in Panama

The country’s Supreme Court ruled against Inmet's land rights claims near Petaquilla’s concessions.

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.