Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese can continue to do so: government A Federal Court judge ruled HD Mining properly applied for the 201 worker permits, according to Canada's Labour Market Opinions process. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 6:27 pm
Gold exploration activities drop 55% IntierraRMG report says gold exploration activity has been trending downward for more than a year. Vladimir Basov | May 22, 2013 | 6:22 pm
Chile is the world’s 3rd largest copper mining investment destination Only behind behind Canada and Australia. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 5:28 pm
Aussie unions up in arms over BHP’s 100% FIFO policy BHP’s decision to use a 100% fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Australian Bowen Basin coal mines, instead of hiring from the local community, is generating fierce opposition in Central Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 4:33 pm
Aluminum chief first senior executive to leave Glencore Xstrata The unconfirmed news came as a surprise for analysts as Fegel was reconfirmed in the post only weeks ago. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 3:30 pm
Federal Reserve chief shows no signs of ending stimulus policy He says the central bank's easy-money policies are still necessary. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 2:47 pm
Copper peaks to six-week high on supply concerns due to Grasberg suspension It reached $7,525, its highest level since April 12. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 10:27 am
John Paulson-backed Detour Gold raises $153 million for Ontario mine Detour Lake gold mine is expected to hit production by 2013 Q3. MINING.com Editor | May 22, 2013 | 12:49 am
Fiji moves toward deep sea mining tests Tests are expected in the next two or three years. MINING.com Editor | May 22, 2013 | 12:01 am