Mining starts at Cameco’s giant frozen Cigar Lake
Uranium spot prices at 7-year lows not slowing Canadian company's massive expansion.
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Mexican Tycoon Carlos Slim’s largest gold mine shuts down
As a result of an ongoing conflict between two rival unions.
HSBC: ‘Died down’ ETF outflows to push gold price back above $1,600
Gold-backed ETFs have seen outflows of more than 500 tonnes since hitting record in December 2012.
4,000 strike at Anglo American Platinum mine once again
At least 2,400 workers were being held down in the mine by their own colleagues.
World No. 3 copper mine Collahuasi and workers settle differences
Company has been seeking to turn the corner after a tough 2012.
Miners’ new trilogy: flat revenues, profit drop and weak share prices
Report shows mining companies are not longer trusted on their abilities to control costs, deliver on promises and cope with resource nationalization demands.
Mitsubishi puts Australian iron ore project on hold
It failed to find an investment partner.
Ecuador passes mining law
Reserves estimated at $115 billion.
