Mining to support Saskatchewan’s economic growth this year: RBC RBC says demand for potash is picking up, with production figures pointing to an impressive 26% increase over year-ago levels. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 3:29 pm
US coal exports set monthly record in March Thanks to increased Asian demand for the commodity. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 2:35 pm
Brazil’s president unveils new mining law Reforms include proposal to potentially double mining royalties to 4%. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 1:39 pm
US firm buys half of Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal Former Australian mining billionaire forced to sell in order to pay off debts. Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013 | 2:14 am
Absolute liability for offshore drilling in Canada to increase to $1 billion Offshore drilling companies to face $1 billion absolute liability payments. Ana Komnenic | June 19, 2013 | 12:14 am
China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity. Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013 | 12:11 am
Russia plans to export more coal to southeast Asia and beyond A new port plus an expansion at an existing port will meet growing demand. Kerry Hall | June 18, 2013 | 10:56 pm
Gold price drops to one month low ahead of Fed decision Gold investors are worried that Fed chairman Ben Bernanke could announce on Wednesday that the Fed will start tapering off its quantitative easing program. Frik Els | June 18, 2013 | 10:09 pm
Soitec Develops the First CPV Training Program in South Africa to Stimulate Employment of Local Population in Growing Solar-Energy Industry Soitec is building a 44-MWp utility-scale CPV power plant in South Africa African Press Organization (APO) | June 18, 2013 | 7:45 pm