June 21, 2013

MMEX Mining Corporation ask authorities to investigate its Colombian partners

Refund of US$2 million

June 21, 2013

Iron ore price can’t escape metals sell-off

A 7% rally in the price of iron ore came to an abrupt end on Friday.

June 21, 2013

Plato Gold reports on sale of Quebec claims to Monarques

The claims consist of 5 properties.

June 21, 2013

Chile’s court launches probe on why Barrick’s Pascua-Lama fine was reduced

It was cut down from $16 million to $12 million.

June 21, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Is deep sea mining worth the risk?

The pros and cons of extraction from the seabed.

June 19, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Magnetite is the future of iron ore

An important emerging source of the world’s iron.

June 19, 2013

Thousands of Peruvians camp in the Andes to defend lake from Newmont’s gold project

Government has sent additional police forces to watch over the protestors, as previous manifestations have turned violent in the past.

June 19, 2013

US coal exports set monthly record in March

Thanks to increased Asian demand for the commodity.

June 19, 2013

Brazil’s president unveils new mining law

Reforms include proposal to potentially double mining royalties to 4%.

June 19, 2013

China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project

Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity.