Expansion of Chile’s Sierra Gorda mine may cost up to $2bn Majority owner KGHM International also said it is sticking to its commitment to invest US$9 billion over the next five years. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2015 | 9:26 am
Mick Davies’ X2 Resources raises $5.6 billion, ready to buy up assets The former Xstrata boss’ new firm may soon pull the trigger on some big deals at a time of low commodity prices and willing sellers. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2015 | 7:00 am
Rio’s debated Warkworth coal mine extension approved with conditions Expansion of Mount Thorley-Warkworth coal mine in the Upper Hunter, had been knocked back twice in the courts. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2015 | 5:37 am
Colombia to speed approval of permits, crack down on illegal miners The country wants investors back and has vowed to reduce the time it takes to process permits to less than two months. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2015 | 9:00 am
Mongolia’s ancient silver mines highly polluting: study Geologists found evidence of large amounts of silver smelting that ended up contaminating a vast area in southwest China. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2015 | 5:00 am
This pink diamond gold coin is set to make history The Perth Mint released just 500 units. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2015 | 3:03 pm
Potash Corp buys stake in Brazilian firm The move is a bet to become the company's main supplier and expand PotashCorp's presence in Latin America. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2015 | 1:00 pm
Australia’s gold output the highest in over 10 years Output rose to 284 tonnes in 2014, the highest in 11 years, speeding up the depletion of high-grade mine reserves. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2015 | 9:45 am
Canadian miners the world’s top buyers of assets in 2014 Gold remains the most-targeted commodity by volume, according to EY’s latest report. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2015 | 6:30 pm
American junior finds antimony on old gold concession New World Gold Corp. executives say that since the discovery several companies, including a Chinese group, have approached them with offers. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2015 | 2:08 pm
