February 11, 2014

African, Chilean copper mines growth lift Glencore Xstrata output by 32%

This was the first production report since the Anglo-Swiss firm completed the acquisition of Xstrata last May.

February 5, 2014

Metals mining sector accounts for 40% of toxic chemical releases in the US – EPA says

But the industry also led a 12% drop in total releases in 2012.

February 3, 2014

Mining opposition risks $57bn projected investment in Peru

Last year alone there were 149 conflicts involving mines in the country.

January 24, 2014

Eric Lemieux: What does 2014 hold for metals?

Lemieux believes that with the wheat separated from the chaff over the past tumultuous year, the truly strong companies have emerged. But you may be surprised by the jurisdictions he…

January 22, 2014

Look who is almost ready to stage a comeback

This mining veteran "only" needs about $3 billion to start buying assets.

January 16, 2014

2014 junior mining forecasts with top analyst picks

In this environment, investors should stay cautious and the focus should remain on companies with strong balance sheets, top tier management teams, and projects in safe jurisdictions.

January 14, 2014

Nickel price: Indonesia ban not enough to lift oversupplied market

Top exporter Indonesia's ban on ore shipments largely off-set by record global stockpiles of ore and metal and rising mine output.

January 12, 2014

Indonesia ban rocks nickel market

Against expectations of a last minute climbdown by authorities, Indonesia's nickel, bauxite and tin ore ban went into effect Sunday.

January 7, 2014

Zinc or swim: Do base metals have a future?

As the large zinc mines shut down, the juniors are stepping forward to meet growing demand for the industrial staple.

January 1, 2014

Supply worries cloud 2014 mining outlook

But bubbly stock markets could see investors return to the sector as 2013's plunge in commodity prices make metals and minerals look cheap.