French energy chief says Arctic oil is a pipe dream
The head of Paris-based energy giant Total is dismissive of the possibility of oil extraction in the Arctic.
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Post-correction upside for gold and silver is immense: Leeb
Famed money manager Stephen Leeb says the upside for both gold and silver after the price correction is immense.
Tinkler toppled by debt woes and botched takeover bid
Nathan Tinkler's fortune has plunged by over 50% since last year causing the electrician-turned-mining magnate to tumble to second place on a list of Australia's richest young entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
