Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector." Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2014 | 2:32 pm
Australia, Brazil to control 90% of global iron ore trade by 2020 Despite iron ore prices touching rock bottom, the top three producers have no plans to slowdown production. Quite the contrary. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2014 | 11:46 am
Chinese banks go after silver and gold fix Since it first debuted in August, only five participants have signed up to the price setting process. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2014 | 6:17 pm
Court orders Centerra to halt trade of shares owned by Kyrgyz gov’t The injunction was sought by Stans Energy. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2014 | 5:09 pm
South Africa’s gold miners look at mergers to stay afloat Harmony Gold, Sibanye Gold Ltd., and AngloGold Ashanti named among the top candidates to consider deals. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2014 | 3:40 pm
First Quantum warns Zambia tax hike will cost jobs, investment drop The miner, Zambia's largest foreign investor, operates Kansanshi mine, the eighth largest copper mine in the world, as well as the country's biggest. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2014 | 1:30 pm
$1M worth of Viking treasures unearthed in Scotland More than 100 objects, including solid gold jewellery, arm bands and silver ingots are part of the trove, one of the largest discoveries of Viking treasure in Scotland. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2014 | 11:15 am
China’s new coal import tax a disaster for Australian miners The sudden reversion to protectionism is designed to save the local coal industry. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2014 | 4:38 pm
This pink diamond sold for a historic record of $18 million It has set a world auction record on a per-carat basis for a gem of this colour. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2014 | 4:37 pm
Wyoming considers self-regulating uranium industry The news comes as local miners argue that federal directives are redundant and lengthy. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2014 | 4:30 pm
