Canadian pipeline protesters launch new battle from the water
More than a hundred environmental activists gathered last weekend to practice seaborne drills to disrupt construction on Kinder Morgan's Westridge crude oil terminal.
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Sibanye halts divvy for first time as it swings to loss
The miner, South Africa’s largest gold producer, said that in the absence of a dividend, it’ll give investors two new shares for every 100 held.
De Beers to make largest investment in diamond marketing since 2008
Diamond giant will spend more than US$140 million in marketing this year.
No 1 producer joins copper rally skeptics as price hits new 3-year high
Chairman of Chile's state-owned copper miner Codelco: "I'm a little skeptical...in the short-term."
Rio Tinto unveils its largest red diamond at Australian debut
Rio Tinto today unveiled the largest Fancy Red diamond in the history of its Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender during its Australian preview.
Worker dies at Eldorado Gold Skouries project in Greece
Contractor employee was struck by a branch from a falling tree, resulting in fatal injuries.
US to extend ban on mining near Yellowstone national park
US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke wants to speed up a two-year review of mining on more than 30,000 acres just north of the park.
Irish court approves Dalradian takeover of Minco
Toronto-based miner gains control over a 2% net smelter return royalty on the Curraghinalt gold project, in Northern Ireland.
Freeport to yield control of giant Grasberg copper mine to Indonesia
The company has greed to reduce its stake in the Grasberg mine to 49% in exchange for licenses to operate the massive copper and gold pit until 2041.
