Global exploration budgets down 29% in 2013
Canada accounted for just over 13% of the total, the smallest share in 14 years. The DRC made it to the top 10 mining destinations for the first time.
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Australia’s mining boom is over
The country is seeing a transition from the investment phase to the production phase and this transition is 'only just the beginning.'
Rio Tinto sells Brazilian iron ore project to Latin Resources
Move comes on the heels of Rio’s decision to ditch two coal exploration licences in Queensland, Australia.
Female worker sues Aussie mine for alleged racial and verbal abuse
The former dump truck driver claims her co-workers subjected her to constant intimidating behaviour and bullying, leaving with serious psychological trauma.
BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine opening cancelled due to airport closure
Company not sure whether to reschedule an official opening event at this point.
Turquoise Hill to go ahead with $2.4b rights offer
The company will use the proceeds to repay two credit facilities.
German financial watchdog to investigate gold price-fixing
Similar probes in the US and UK are reportedly under way.
Minnesota copper-nickel developer shares off to the races
Positive coverage of its copper-nickel-precious metal project sees PolyMet surging 17% on Tuesday bringing its gains since Friday to 43%.
Market assumption about Detour Gold was wrong: Haywood
The stock dipped another 7.4% Tuesday.