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 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 6, 2013

Ivan Glasenberg: ‘obscure billionaire no more’

Glencore CEO's 'detractors are getting angry'.

February 6, 2013

If you’re selling, hungry Hudbay is buying

Toronto-based miner willing to spend up to $400m to 'tuck something in this year'.

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 3, 2013

Canadian penny to be killed off on Monday

"Currency without any currrency"

January 31, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Mining in Ontario: A dependable engine of growth

The province is generating prosperity and employment.

January 31, 2013

Report: Big changes coming to Kazakh mining

More stringent environmental enforcement and a shift of resources to regions.

January 28, 2013

Exotic travel and lots of money: commodity trader for a major miner lists business perks

A social media user who claims being a commodities trader at giant Glencore (LON:GLEN) opened up a forum on Reddit on Sunday in which he answered lots of questions about…

January 28, 2013

China seeks to expand into Iranian mining sector

A senior Chinese official has flagged Beijing's strong interest in Iranian resources.