May 29, 2017

China’s coal-rich Shanxi province to halt or slow mines construction until 2020

Shanxi province accounts for about 25% of China's coal output and has vowed to cut 20 million tonnes of overcapacity this year.

May 26, 2017

From Yukon to Patagonia, gold explorers stir after sleep

Outbreaks of gold-rush fever are popping up as bullion markets stage a tentative recovery.

May 25, 2017

BELAZ hoping to make inroads into North American mining truck market

Breaking into the North American heavy equipment market isn't easy, especially for offshore companies.

May 25, 2017

Anglo Asian Mining back in the black as copper output doubles

Better gold prices also helped the Azerbaijan-focused miner reduced its outstanding debts and boost profit.

May 25, 2017

Yancoal seeks expansion in Hunter Valley with $710m bid for Mitsubishi’s mines

Company wants to become Australia’s largest independent coal producer.

May 23, 2017

For these women, working underground is a bright opportunity

Mothers will do everything to ensure a bright future for their children.

May 21, 2017

Drilling begins on property adjacent to 125,000-oz Kyrgyzstan gold mine

Initial drilling is designed to intersect an area which was previously drilled in the former Soviet republic between 1970 and 1990.

May 18, 2017

Coal transfer facility challenged in Federal Court

A decision is expected within six months.

May 18, 2017

China successfully mines flammable ice from the South Sea

During the mining trial done at a depth of 4,153 feet, engineers extracted each day around 16,000 cubic metres of gas, with methane content of up to 99.5%.

May 16, 2017

Turquoise Hill revenue surprise lifts shares 6%

Vancouver-based company's Mongolian copper and gold mine expected to be the world's third largest after underground expansion.