June 9, 2014

‘Iron lady’ will define future of world’s top copper producer

Laura Albornoz, the first woman appointed director of Chile's owned Codelco, is meeting unions next week as she gets ready to vote on the company's budget.

June 9, 2014

Mining: Not a man’s world anymore

In an industry dominated by men, Atro Mining-Vitali, Inc. (AMVI) has chosen to create a difference by opening its door to women.

June 9, 2014

This deserted African mining town is almost flooded by sand… and ghosts

In the early 1900s, after the discovery of diamonds in the southern Namib desert, German miners flocked to the area, developing this unique town known as Kolmanskop.

June 9, 2014

Deutsche Bank opens massive bullion vault in London

With a capacity of 1,500 tonnes.

June 9, 2014

Countdown begins for decision on Northern Gateway pipeline

After being conditionally approved in December, the federal cabinet had 180 days to announce its final decision on the pipeline. This makes the deadline June 17.

June 9, 2014

US judge rules Alpha Natural coal mines polluted streams

The second-largest U.S. coal producer severely harmed aquatic life, says the ruling.

June 8, 2014

Obama’s climate plan is leaking methane

Natural gas, which is essentially methane (CH4), may burn cleaner than coal, but what happens when it isn't burned?

June 7, 2014

Asian gold strategy clarifiying

China is switching attention to its own back yard which could be described as the maximum boundaries of Genghis Khan’s empire in the thirteenth century, from the Bering Strait to…

June 6, 2014

Quebec commits up to $20 million for new Labrador Trough rail line

The government has set aside a maximum of $20 million from its Northern Plan Fund to estimate costs and define the best railway option for the iron-ore rich region.

June 6, 2014

STOP LOSS: Iron ore price recovers 3% for the week

After eight straight weeks of declines and the first dip below $100 since 2012, the price of iron ore starts clawing its way back.