Antofagasta hit by copper slump, will pay big dividend regardless The London-listed copper miner will pay its shareholders a dividend equivalent to 142% of its full year earnings. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2014 | 11:00 am
Great Panther back to work at its silver mine in Mexico The silver producer recovered its main administration building and plant facility on Thursday. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 7:43 pm
Nigerian gold mining: farmers choose death by lead poisoning over poverty Unregulated mining in rural northern Nigeria is causing blindness and paralysis among children and making adults infertile. The Guardian | March 17, 2014 | 6:30 pm
Metso’s renewed Nordberg CVB screen is a partner you can rely on Metso is proud to present a redesigned Nordberg CVB inclined circular motion screen, the latest development in cost-efficient screening technology. Metso | March 17, 2014 | 4:49 pm
Rio Tinto sitting on vast Canadian potash deposit near BHP mine Rio's partner in the project claims there is the potential for a long-life, low-cost mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 3:38 pm
The ocean floor is rare earth miners new frontier—report Since 2001 the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority has issued 30 exploration permits, with other seven waiting approval soon. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 2:26 pm
China’s stake in rare earths market shrinking In 2010 the Asian nation covered 97.6% of worldwide demand; today, is down to about 92%. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 10:50 am
BHP’s Mackenzie vows ‘substantial’ cash returns to shareholders by June The only stumbling block is the firm's $27bn net debt, which BHP expects to drop below $25bn in three months, removing the final hurdle. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 6:00 pm
Five major copper mines to begin operations in Peru by 2016 Combined estimate investment exceeds $13 billion, says the government. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 5:00 pm