July 25, 2013

Teck profit dives, freezes projects in Canada and Chile

The Vancouver-based firm also increased its cost reduction target to $300 million, up from the previous target of $250 million.

July 25, 2013

Canadian minister: technological advancements will make oil sands cleaner

Alberta oil sands leak enters second month.

July 25, 2013

Potash Corp announces $2 billion share repurchase

Totaling 5% of outstanding common shares.

July 24, 2013

EPA admits to spending over $2 million on Pebble Mine assessment

White House EPA nominee grilled over watershed assessment.

July 24, 2013

Wage talks in South Africa’s gold sector reach standstill: strike imminent

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said the 1% increased offered was an insult to workers and that dispute is now going to arbitration.

July 24, 2013

Guatemalan appeals court challenges Tahoe’s Escobal mine license

The ruling was announced around 11:30 am ET in a press conference held by a local environmentalist group.

July 24, 2013

Taiwanese band caught smuggling $3m worth of gold into S.Korea

The suspects are accused of transforming gold bars into small beads, hiding them in their rectal cavities.

July 24, 2013

Caterpillar profit drops for second successive quarter due to weak mining demand

CAT's revenue in the resource segment, which is dominated by mining, plunged 34%.

July 24, 2013

Copper hits 5-week high on European manufacturing growth

Euro area manufacturing expands for the first time in two years.

July 24, 2013

Canadian HudBay could face Guatemalan lawsuits at home

The three lawsuits against the miner over alleged shootings and gang rapes at a Guatemalan project will be allowed to proceed in Canada.