November 10, 2014

Mining millionaire’s ex-wife about to become ‘homeless’

Mann, who specializes in brokering mining deals, says he has run out of money.

November 10, 2014

Yanzhou Coal injects $2.8bn into troubled Australian unit

In an attempt to keep Yancoal afloat as coal prices trade near multi-year lows.

November 10, 2014

Rio Tinto’s $5.4bn Oyu Tolgoi expansion in limbo once again

Mine operator and Rio's subsidiary Turquoise Hill said Monday they have made an offer to the government of Mongolia to resolve matters in a manner deemed "beneficial to all stakeholders.”

November 10, 2014

Imperial Metals to face ancient “protectors” in court

The Indian group opposing Imperial Metals Corp.'s Red Chris mine, known as the Klabona Keepers, says that nobody properly consulted its members about the project, a "grave and serious" violation…

November 9, 2014

Swiss UBS faces fine over alleged precious metals trading wrongdoing

The bank, which is the world’s largest private lender, is also expected to announce an agreement regarding alleged collusion and manipulation in the foreign exchange market.

November 9, 2014

BHP closer to unveiling details of upcoming spin-off

The world’s largest miner is only two weeks away from shedding more light on an upcoming spin-off of unwanted assets.

November 9, 2014

Zimbabwe mulls ending tax on diamonds

As part of a set of planned measures to stimulate production and attract investment in the sector.

November 9, 2014

Mining suppliers create more jobs than mining, report says

The sector created 40,960 direct and 27,471 indirect jobs in 2011, paying $4.6 billion in salaries.

November 8, 2014

Apple’s new 18k gold watch may wipe out your bank account

Not quite, but it would cost you between $4,000 and $5,000.

November 8, 2014

Gold bug psychology must be neutered

The precious metals bear market has been all about psychology. The intensity of this dynamic has been something to behold in the gold sector over these last few years.