Nautilus Minerals goes hard on PNG gov’t over Solwara 1 dispute The seafloor miner revoked Papua New Guinea’s right to a 30% in its flagship project Solwara 1, and is now seeking undisclosed damages. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2014 | 2:18 pm
Anglo American profit hit by strikes, logs $1.9 billion writedown "We are not happy," said CEO Mark Cutifani. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2014 | 11:00 am
Gold sector nightmare not over: price drop forcing them to slash reserves Despite extreme measures taken by gold miners to balance their books, the sector continues to suffer the aftermath of last year’s precious metal price nosedive. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2014 | 10:30 am
Smart helmet detects gas, sends text messages and self-generates SOS alerts… What? The "Angelhelmet" comes with 10 advanced systems of sensors and communication tools. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 3:36 pm
Barrick takes massive US$2.8 billion charge on mines, lowers gold reserves Net loss for the entire year climbed up to a monster $10.37 billion. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 1:39 pm
US mining fatalities up in 2013, Kentucky tops the list Kentucky had the most metal/non-metal mining deaths, and West Virgina registered the highest number of coal mining deaths. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 11:26 am
Rio’s Walsh delivers: 15% dividend hike on higher than expected second-half profit The miner has been among the most aggressive cost-cutters and plans to find a further $3 billion in savings this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 10:15 am
African Barrick reports $781 million annual loss, despite output increase It also slashed its gold reserves by almost a quarter. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2014 | 6:29 pm
Myanmar’s gold workers call the government to pass mining law The precarious conditions gold miners face daily have forced them to demand a swiftly approval of regulations. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2014 | 3:45 pm
Canada’s 2014 budget kind to miners, extends 15% exploration tax credit Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2014 | 2:16 pm