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Aussie mining heiresses duke it out in court over Hope Downs deposits

The scions of two of Australia's leading mining dynasties are waging battle in court once again, this time over ownership of the Hope Downs iron ore deposits in Western Australia's mineral-rich Pilbara.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 1:54 am

South African mining stuck in ’19th century’

Former anti-Apartheid activist and Gold Fields board member Mamphela Ramphele has some harsh words for South Africa's mining bosses.

Frik Els | September 26, 2012 | 11:36 pm

After passing on Spanish copper Lundin could go shopping elsewhere

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) shed more than 3% on Wednesday after announcing that it does not intend to exercise its $80 million option to acquire 80% of a copper project in northern Spain.

Frik Els | September 26, 2012 | 11:03 pm

Iron ore consolidates as Chinese steel production drops again

Iron ore prices continued to trade in triple digits on Wednesday, adding $0.50 to $104.20 a tonne, as it appears to enter […]

Frik Els | September 26, 2012 | 10:13 pm

Belo Sun’s next challenge at Volta Grande: 2,000 illegal miners

Belo Sun's biggest challenge may not be convincing the indigenous Xingu people or Norte Energia, the owners of the Belo Monte hydroelectric project, that the gold mine is in their best interest.

Frik Els | September 26, 2012 | 9:21 pm

Caterpillar announces development of largest hydraulic shovel —featuring hybrid technology for superior fuel efficiency

Caterpillar has designed, fabricated and constructed the largest hydraulic mining shovel ever built.

Caterpillar | September 26, 2012 | 6:37 pm

Calvista Gold builds on week’s 70% gains after updating Colombia resource

The Toronto explorer is up 77% since last Wednesday as its California Valley prospects pan out.

Frik Els | September 26, 2012 | 6:28 pm

BC to lead mining jobs creation in Canada: report

British Columbia, Canada's most western province, will employ over 16,700 mining professionals in the next 10 years according to a report released Wednesday by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) in partnership with the BC Mining HR Task Force.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2012 | 5:16 pm