February 4, 2013

Guinea wants to bring one of the world’s richest iron ore deposits back to life

Last October, Vale put the scope and schedule for its $1.26 billion Zogota iron-ore project in Simandou South under review.

February 3, 2013

VIDEO: Finning’s CEO says miners are trying to pace the rate of development

More 'dozers and wheel loaders

February 1, 2013

Top 10 trends facing the mining industry

VIDEO: Deloitte's fifth annual global mining report on pressing issues and practical solutions to problems.

February 1, 2013

Terrorists said to be leading protests against Canadian miner in Peru

Protests organizers are said to have links with organized terrorist groups, such as the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) and the Shining Path.

February 1, 2013

Investors losing confidence in copper miner Antofagasta

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta PLC hit a four-month low Friday on worries that increasing costs would eat into its premium rating.

February 1, 2013

UK to join race for potash supply

Sirius Minerals has filed a petition to develop a vast potash mine in the U.K., posed to be one of the world’s largest deposits of the commodity.

February 1, 2013

Huge blast kills at least 32 at Mexico’s Pemex HQ

An explosion caused by — so far — unknown reasons left 25 people dead and more than 100 injured at the Mexico City headquarters of state-owned oil firm Petroleros Mexicanos…

January 31, 2013

Chinese mining giant plunges following Hong Kong IPO

Chinalco Mining Corporation (HKSX:3688) plunged over 11% following it's debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday.

January 30, 2013

Mining investment in Argentina grows 72% despite risky business climate

Foreign and local investors spent a total of $3.8 billion in 2012 and the trend is expected to continue this year, with planned investments already amounting to more than $4…

January 30, 2013

Gold Fields La Cima SAA announces resignation of its Chief Executive Officer

Gold Fields La Cima SAA announced that Mr. Juan Luis Alfredo Kruger Sayan has resigned from his posts of Chief Executive Officer effective March 15, 2013