As published on their website, Maptek donated 21 licenses of their 3D modeling software “Vulcan” to the Geology Department of the Northwest […]

BHP Billiton (ASE:BHP) has logged a remarkable performance over the past twelve months, with the release of its production report for the year ended 30 June 2012 indicating that the diversified mining giant achieved record results across a broad gamut of operations, and maintained its record-breaking run in iron ore output.

The letter sent to the SEC by Senator Carl Levin, a Michigan democrat, states this type of investment vehicle in copper would also make the market “more susceptible to squeezes and corners by speculators”.

AuRico Gold Inc. (NYSE:AUQ) shed 12% on Tuesday on massive trading volumes, after its preliminary operational results for the second quarter provided a few nasty output surprises and its CEO stepped down.

Copper is one of the most widely used metals on the planet, and has been for more than 10,000 years. Visual Capitalist has created an infographic on red metal's use throughout history.

First Quantum Minerals has announced it has temporarily suspended normal operations at its Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania due to illegal strike action by some unionized employees.

Simply put, China has built too much, too quickly.

Ten widely cited climate scientists say the State Department’s review of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline should include a “serious” evaluation of how enabling Canadian oil sands development will affect the planet’s climate.

Research just out from the World Gold Council, titled ‘Gold as a Strategic Asset for UK Investors’, adds to the evidence that gold investing adds diversification to a portfolio like nothing else.