Gold falls over 1% ahead of Fed meeting, Russian attempts to defuse tension Futures for April delivery hit a low of $1,358 an ounce and stood at $1,360.90 by 07:30 GMT, down $12.00. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2014 | 3:00 pm
Antofagasta hit by copper slump, will pay big dividend regardless The London-listed copper miner will pay its shareholders a dividend equivalent to 142% of its full year earnings. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2014 | 11:00 am
Great Panther back to work at its silver mine in Mexico The silver producer recovered its main administration building and plant facility on Thursday. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 7:43 pm
Gold takes dip as investors chew on results of referendum in Crimea Traders are now focusing on the US Federal Reserve next interest rate announcement coming up Wednesday. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 6:00 pm
Rio Tinto sitting on vast Canadian potash deposit near BHP mine Rio's partner in the project claims there is the potential for a long-life, low-cost mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 3:38 pm
The ocean floor is rare earth miners new frontier—report Since 2001 the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority has issued 30 exploration permits, with other seven waiting approval soon. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 2:26 pm
China’s stake in rare earths market shrinking In 2010 the Asian nation covered 97.6% of worldwide demand; today, is down to about 92%. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 10:50 am
BHP’s Mackenzie vows ‘substantial’ cash returns to shareholders by June The only stumbling block is the firm's $27bn net debt, which BHP expects to drop below $25bn in three months, removing the final hurdle. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 6:00 pm
Five major copper mines to begin operations in Peru by 2016 Combined estimate investment exceeds $13 billion, says the government. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 5:00 pm
Rio Tinto to pay an extra $75 million in taxes on new rulings The miner is warning the multitude of new legislation could send compliance costs soaring by tens of millions of dollars for global companies. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 3:15 pm
