Sandvik secures major materials handling orders The combined value of the contracts exceeds 950 million SEK and will be executed and contribute to Sandvik Mining's business during the years 2013 until 2015. Sandvik | March 26, 2013 | 12:01 am
Canadian mining industry warns Quebec over 30% royalty plan Quebec's proposed mining taxes and royalties could affect the entire Canadian industry. MINING.com Editor | March 25, 2013 | 8:44 pm
More QE nervousness sends gold price below $1,600 Noted policy dove Bill Dudley, president of the New York Fed, "expects" to see economic evidence to start "dialing back the pace of asset purchases". Frik Els | March 25, 2013 | 8:05 pm
Japan’s massive rare earth discovery threatens China’s supremacy The deposit contains rare earths that are 20 to 30 times more concentrated than those coming from China. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 6:44 pm
Iron ore, met coal prices resilient despite powerful Chinese agency’s oversupply predictions The communist country's influential economic planning agency predicts oversupply of iron ore and moderate 4% steel production growth in 2013. Frik Els | March 25, 2013 | 6:25 pm
Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments Mine will substantially reduce the country's dependence on international markets by supplying up to 30% of the current local needs. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 5:58 pm
Further evidence of the ‘gold production cliff’: Intierra New gold discoveries declined by 45% over the past decade. MINING.com Editor | March 25, 2013 | 5:34 pm
Mercury pollution linked to illegal gold mining in Peru reaches lethal levels This is the main conclusion of a new study of mercury contamination in fish and humans in the Peruvian jungle. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 3:37 pm
Latin America chooses mining investment over environment: report Study reveals some Latin American countries are racing to attract foreign investors eager to cash in on natural resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 1:39 pm