February 13, 2014

Rio’s Walsh delivers: 15% dividend hike on higher than expected second-half profit

The miner has been among the most aggressive cost-cutters and plans to find a further $3 billion in savings this year.

February 12, 2014

Canadian oil could help fuel India

Husky Energy told analysts on Wednesday that the company had sold one million barrels of crude from its White Rose operation to an Indian refinery.

February 12, 2014

Myanmar’s gold workers call the government to pass mining law

The precarious conditions gold miners face daily have forced them to demand a swiftly approval of regulations.

February 11, 2014

Gold idol: Killian Charles’ search for the next mining superstar

Killian Charles, a mining analyst with Industrial Alliance Securities in Montreal, was tired of hearing how gold companies were doomed to failure because of the listless gold price. So, he…

February 11, 2014

China gold demand jumps almost 42%, talks of stockpiling up 100%

The second largest economy is poised to grab the title of world's top gold buyer from India

February 11, 2014

African, Chilean copper mines growth lift Glencore Xstrata output by 32%

This was the first production report since the Anglo-Swiss firm completed the acquisition of Xstrata last May.

February 10, 2014

Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi copper, gold mine handed over to locals

The forced transfer of US$5.5 million in assets comes after the PNG Government's took over the mine in 2013 and nationalized it.

February 9, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Steel: The backbone of world industry

Since the beginning of the industrial age, steel has been an essential raw material.

February 9, 2014

Environmental groups oppose Rio Tinto’s massive Indian diamond mine

Groups say the mine would lead to 'large scale' destruction of forested areas.

February 9, 2014

VIDEO: Prospecting in space is just a few short years away, according to Planetary Resources

Planetary Resources' Chief Engineer Chris Lewicki spoke with MINING.com about his company's plans to mine in space.