Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 11:30 am
Coal prices slump didn’t affect mining CEOs pockets last year: report Average compensation went up by more than $100,000, amid staff cutbacks, mine closures, shelved expansion plans and asset sales. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 4:42 pm
Fortescue Metals looks to expand markets beyond China Worries over an economic slowdown in the world's largest iron ore importer have contributed to the 21% drop of iron ore prices so far this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 2:37 pm
Enbridge earnings jump, braces for First Nations protest at shareholders meeting Coastal First Nations will take their battle against the firm's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 1:31 pm
Stanford University waves its coal mining shares good-bye It is largest and most prestigious US educational institution to join the growing number of colleges divesting from fossil fuels. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 11:18 am
Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 10:34 am
Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 5:03 pm
Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 2:36 pm
South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Rare mineral project in Nebraska to bring ‘huge economic opportunities’ NioCorp Developments' El Creek niobium mine could become the first such a mine in the US, which currently imports 100% of its needs for the metal. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2014 | 7:10 pm