March 14, 2013

Dominican Republic halts Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo gold shipment

Ongoing spat over royalties and profit sharing.

March 14, 2013

Hochschild profits, shares hit by low silver price

A production dip also contributed to the profit decline.

March 13, 2013

SLIDESHOW: 2-minute history of the iron ore wars

From relic of the industrial age to the most profitable bulk commodity the mining industry has ever experienced.

March 13, 2013

Peruvians ask Washington-based human rights commission to halt Newmont’s Conga project

Group claims project continues to advance despite being officially deemed as “suspended.”

March 13, 2013

First Quantum ready to take over Inmet and create one of world’s biggest copper producer

The Vancouver-based miner extended the offer after coming up just short of acquiring two thirds of Inmet.

March 12, 2013

The ‘revolution’ in the next decade of mining

Deloitte CEO Glen Ives believes the mining industry will 'revolutionize' the way it approaches projects in the coming decade.

March 12, 2013

U3O8 Corp. consolidates position as South America’s leading uranium exploration company by acquiring Calypso Uranium Corp.

U3O8 Corp. (TSX: UWE; OTCQX: UWEFF), a Canadian-based company focused on exploration and resource expansion of uranium and associated commodities in South America, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire…

March 11, 2013

Mexican mine wages from the 2013 CostMine survey

Rates vary from mine to mine.

March 11, 2013

Vale tells the Argentine government that the $6-billion Rio Colorado mine is a no go

"[The] economics of the project are not in line with Vale’s commitment to discipline in capital allocation."

March 11, 2013

First Quantum asks Inmet shareholders to tender before deadline

Its cash-and-stock offer for Inmet expires late Monday night, unless extended.