Sandvik's Board of Directors propose that the Annual General Meeting resolve on a long-term incentive program for 2013 (LTI 2013) encompassing approximately 350 senior executives and key individuals within the Group, on substantially the same terms and conditions as the 2011 and 2012 long-term incentive programs.

HSBC has lifted its forecast for copper prices in 2013 due to expectations of a more structurally balanced market and positive sentiment.

Head of state-owned diamond company claims sales last year were hampered by US threats and sanctions.

And there's worse to come says Scotiabank

China needs 100 ktU uranium for its nuclear power plant construction program.

Move prompted by new banking rules.

50-kms north of Montreal

Firm says mega-mining construction projects, which accounted for much of Australia’s production growth in recent years, will peak and die later this year.

Miningweekly.com reports that South Africa’s Science and Technology Minister, Derek Hanekom, said that the country must invest in research and development (R&D) […]