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Kinross Gold’s CFO leaves, two months after CEO replaced

Only two months after swapping CEOs, Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) has announced its chief financial officer, Paul Barry, is leaving the company “to pursue other interests.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2012 | 2:18 pm

First Majestic produces a record 2.44 million silver equivalent ounces in third quarter

Production at its four operating mines in Mexico increased 36% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to the same period last year.

Marketwire | October 10, 2012 | 12:17 pm

Xstrata begins coal job cuts in Australia

Xstrata Coal (LON:XTA) began to reduce its workforce across its Australian coal operations by firing its first 40 permanent employees out of the 600 announced cuts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2012 | 10:12 am

Stronger yuan will cheapen commodities for China: Leeb

Renowned investment guru Stephen Leeb says China is pushing for a stronger yuan in order to cut the cost of its commodities purchases.

Marc Howe | October 10, 2012 | 2:22 am

Tenders for coal, oil and gas rights trigger the ire of Queensland miners

The Queensland government's decision to auction licenses for oil, coal and gas exploration has triggered widespread complaint within the mining sector of the Australian tropical state.

Marc Howe | October 10, 2012 | 1:46 am

Queensland: Scholarships for Women in Male-Dominated Industries

As Mining Australia reports, the Government of Queensland offers special scholarships for women in male-dominated industries, such as mining to counter skill […]

Susanne Iberle | October 10, 2012 | 12:29 am

Chinese copper consumption to drop for the first time in four years

China's copper consumption levels are set to fall for the first time since 2008 on the country's easing growth and the resulting tepid demand for commodities.

Marc Howe | October 10, 2012 | 12:15 am

Rio to cut jobs on concerns over China slowdown

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has announced further retrenchments and cost cutting measures due to concerns that the slowdown in China's economic growth will be more pronounced than expected.

Marc Howe | October 9, 2012 | 11:37 pm