Glencore Xstrata sues Jamaica-owned firm over alumina shipments Commodities trader claims Jamaica firm won't send the alumina it still owes Glencore due to a new agreement with another firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2013 | 2:32 pm
ABB wins $32 million contract to power Africa’s biggest copper mine New substation to facilitate reliable power supply to copper mining operation in Zambia. ABB | August 8, 2013 | 1:37 pm
Vale hitting rock bottom, posts one of worst results in 10 years Vale's profit fell 84% in the second quarter, mainly due to depreciation in the local currency and lower iron ore sales, the miner's key commodity. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2013 | 11:57 am
France’s Areva running at full capacity after May suicide attack Niger attack killed one worker, injured 14 in May. Ana Komnenic | August 7, 2013 | 11:15 pm
Micromine Canada to Hold Mining Software Solution Product Demonstration at World Mining Congress Conference Company will hold a product demonstration to showcase Micromine 2013’s two new modules at the World Mining Congress Conference in Montreal on August 13. MICROMINE | August 7, 2013 | 11:05 pm
Double win for Athabasca Oil Regulatory approval; share prices soar. Ana Komnenic | August 7, 2013 | 8:04 pm
Fresnillo unable to avoid silver’s losing streak The Mexico-focused miner has seen silver prices drop 35% this year so far, while its shares have fallen about 50%. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2013 | 6:56 pm
Randgold sees 47% profit drop in Q2; no write-downs Weak gold prices to blame. Ana Komnenic | August 7, 2013 | 6:40 pm
BHP hasn’t dismissed $14bn Jansen potash mine in Canada CEO Mackenzie said he still aims to add potash as a fifth pillar to BHP's diversified mining operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2013 | 6:03 pm