March 26, 2012

Activist to sue mining billionaire Clive Palmer over CIA claims

An anti-coal seam gas activist says he intends to sue mining billionaire Clive Palmer for accusing him of treason.

March 26, 2012

Congolese families take Canadian mining company to the Supreme Court

The Canadian Association Against Impunity (CAAI), which represents several human rights groups and non-governmental organizations, filed today a last-minute plea at the Supreme Court against Canadian miner Anvil Mining Limited…

March 26, 2012

Aquila and Vale take a break on coal sales dispute

A legal clash between Brazilian mining giant Vale (NYX:VALE) and Australia's Aquila Resources (ASX: AQA) has taken a step towards resolution this morning after the companies announced they’ve reached an…

March 25, 2012

What a Mulcair win means for miners

Canada has a fresh face leading the government in waiting, and Thomas Mulcair may be the most pragmatic choice to lead the left-leaning NDP.

March 24, 2012

Zinc sees end to metal fatigue

Zinc could soon be in the pink. The metal used primarily to galvanize steel has slumped 20% from last year's highs, under pressure from ample mine supply and a slowing…

March 23, 2012

Romania to sell biggest copper mine in auction

According to the country's foreign ministry it has received 4 bids, all from foreign miners, including OZ Minerals and Dundee Holdings, for the copper mine

March 23, 2012

Open outcry: Four bidders line up for Romania’s state copper mine auction

Romania received four bids for its biggest copper mine, Cupru Min Abrud, and will sell the company in an auction on March 26, the economy ministry said on Friday.

March 23, 2012

American reality TV Show “Black Gold” sparks anger in Australia

An American reality TV show following a Texas drill rig and its workers has drawn the ire of some in Australia’s drilling industry.

March 23, 2012

RMB should become settlement currency of more imported commodities, Deutsche Bank

Ma Jun, chief economist from Deutsche Bank (DB) (China) released a report today, saying that RMB should be come the settlement currency of more imported commodities. The move fo llows…

March 23, 2012

Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico the top five mining projects’ destinations

In its annual ranking of countries in terms of political risks for mining investment, the mineral industry advisory firm Behre Dolbear, has ranked Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico as…