April 9, 2014

Barrick Gold shareholders advised to back miner’s pay plan

The recommendation comes from Proxy advisory service Institutional Shareholder Services, the same firm that last year called shareholders to vote against the Barrick's approach to compensation.

April 9, 2014

Moly Mines plunges as suspension from ASX trading looms

The stock fell almost 26% in Sydney after the company announced it expects be suspended from trading later this month.

April 9, 2014

US firms unprepared for upcoming conflict minerals rule enforcement

A PwC survey shows that only 4% of the 700 companies polled across 15 industries said they have completed a draft of their SEC conflict minerals filings.

April 9, 2014

Poll: 74% of Chileans want mining companies to pay higher taxes

They believe those funds should be allocated to the regions where mining operations are based.

April 8, 2014

Gold fear trade returns on Ukraine escalation

Retakes $1,300 an ounce after Russia says Ukraine headed for a civil war.

April 8, 2014

Study: Copper surplus likely to push price down to $2.75 a pound

The closely-watched Thomson Reuters GFMS annual copper survey paints a grim picture for the copper price in 2014 and beyond.

April 8, 2014

BHP wants to build world’s largest underground coal mine

But it is planning to do so at the fertile Liverpool Plains, an extensive agricultural area, which is predictably raising opposition from locals.

April 8, 2014

ALROSA and the Dubai Diamond Exchange sign memorandum of understanding

ALROSA and the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improvement of cooperation between the company and the UAE diamond community.

April 8, 2014

Caterpillar Upgrades Room and Pillar Mining Equipment Manufacturing in Pennsylvania

Caterpillar is updating and upgrading room and pillar mining equipment manufacturing facilities in Houston, Penn. The facility, located south of Pittsburgh, currently […]

April 8, 2014

IROCK Launches New Website for Easier Use and Mobile Access

The new site provides quick access to detailed product information to help customers make informed decisions about crushing and screening equipment. The mobile-friendly site also links customers to the latest…