December 14, 2012

PetroChina to develop shale gas in Alberta via partnership with Encana

Deal should be exempt from Harper's new foreign investment rules due to PetroChina's minority stake

December 14, 2012

INFOGRAPHIC: On the differences between white gemstones

This new infographic provides an enlightening comparison.

December 14, 2012

UK gives go ahead to fracking for gas despite seismic concerns

Firms still still be subject to strict seismic risk restrictions

December 14, 2012

China’s influence on the global silver market has surged since the turn of the century

Middle Kingdom set to become world's second biggest producer of the precious metal

December 14, 2012

Fantastic mining facts for the festive season

Mining IQ has published its 4th edition of the Weird and Wonderful World of Mining just in time for Christmas

December 14, 2012

Unique CO2 monitoring technology streamlines process

Sensors offer energy savings and stability in cold environments

December 13, 2012

Botswana Diamonds detects 13 new diamond targets

Botswana Diamonds, the Diamond exploration company, has identified 13 specific sites in the north east of Botswana believed to contain diamond kimberlites.

December 13, 2012

Vale to pay Brazil $674 million in mining taxes

Mining giant Vale (NYSE:VALE) has started paying the Brazilian government $674 million ($1.4 billion real) in a dispute over mining royalties.

December 13, 2012

Molycorp shares dive as CEO quits and firm faces investigation

Shares of rare earth miner Molycorp were falling Thursday morning as the company’s president and chief executive, Mark Smith, left without explanation and the company revealed it was under investigation…

December 13, 2012

Major management reshuffle at Centerra Gold

Two of its senior executives are retiring in February next year.