Canadian oil sands economic impact highly overrated: poll A majority of Canadians overestimate the contribution the oil sands make to the world’s 11th largest economy, a study published Friday reveals. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2014 | 5:06 pm
Namibia advances plans of selling diamonds without De Beers Minister of Mines and Energy Isak Katali said the idea is to give diamond dealers and manufacturers the opportunity to buy directly from locals. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2014 | 2:36 pm
Top South African miners leave the World Gold Council As members pay per ounce of metal produced, both companies said they had to look at the cost-benefits of staying in the organization. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2014 | 1:27 pm
North River secures $12m to restart Namib mine, shares shoot up Deal will allow North River to fast-track the development of its flagship lead and zinc mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2014 | 11:30 am
Freeport-McMoran mulls selling one of largest copper mines in Chile Sale of Candelaria mine could raise several billion dollars, according to people familiar with the matter quoted by WSJ.com. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2014 | 6:31 pm
Komatsu’s sales in China sinking faster than expected Equipment sales in the Asian country are already 20% below expectations. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2014 | 5:48 pm
Glencore smashes claims it paid zero tax in Australia over last three years In an email to staff the company's coal chief executive, Peter Freyberg, revealed details of tax payments. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2014 | 4:04 pm
Randgold hoping for major discovery in Ivory Coast CEO Mark Bristow, who is hoping for one last major find before retiring. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2014 | 2:31 pm
Barrick Gold ready to offload Montana-based Golden Sunlight Mine The move is part of a now two-year-long move to shed non-core assets and pay back debts. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2014 | 10:45 am
Labrador Iron Mines halts operations on weak ore prices, high costs The firm said it has already put in place savings initiatives in various areas including mining equipment rates, rail car leasing rates and corporate and administration costs. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2014 | 4:43 pm
