February 14, 2013

Barrick Gold suffers $4.2 billion writedown

The hefty impairment charge reflects higher-than-anticipated operating and sustaining capital costs at Lumwana.

February 14, 2013

Rio Tinto smashed by largest ever loss, new CEO vows cuts

The mining giant provided investors with a sour Valentine’s treat as it posted a $3 billion loss, its first ever full-year loss.

February 13, 2013

Chile mining set for two break-out years as $14bn projects come on stream

It's not only copper production that's ramping up, but massive iron ore and gold projects are also nearing completion.

February 13, 2013

Death of mining executives in Mexico likely to be elaborate scam: report

Mexican authorities and U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara unable to confirm the deaths. Investors claim nobody ever met the executives.

February 12, 2013

Petaquilla claims legal win over Inmet on mining rights in Panama

Panama's Supreme Court backed Petaquilla's exploration and extraction rights in five areas of Panama's Donoso District.

February 12, 2013

UN report on Xstrata Nickel’s Loma Miranda project to be presented in April

United Nations to report on Xstrata Nickel Dominican project

February 12, 2013

Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives

The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the…

February 11, 2013

B2Gold hit by protests, blockade in Nicaragua

Police fired teargas and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of artisanal miners protesting B2Gold's expansion plans.

February 11, 2013

Dominican Republic: Xstrata is safe, but Barrick should pay higher taxes

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.

February 11, 2013

The Pope quits: Who will give Anglo’s Cutifani divine assistance now?

Entering Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani, recently turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations. Will the Pope Benedict XVI's exit affect Anglo's decisions?