Uruguayan President says Zamin’s massive iron ore mine will go ahead Recently approved law allows large-scale mining, but locals oppose the project and demand plebiscite to settle the issue. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2014 | 11:49 am
Look who is almost ready to stage a comeback This mining veteran "only" needs about $3 billion to start buying assets. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2014 | 6:40 pm
More than $7 billion in mining investments stalled in Colombia Sector blames delays in environmental approvals and decreased demand of commodities from overseas. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2014 | 5:00 pm
BHP posts record iron ore, coal outputs, but challenges persist Despite record production figures, the world’s no.1 miner's shares dropped in the ASX today. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2014 | 1:07 pm
Experts see global mining equipment market improving Study shows the market is expected to grow more than 8% a year through 2017. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2014 | 11:00 am
Petra Diamonds finds 29.6 carat blue diamond in South African mine Value of the freshly unearthed rare gem could easily exceed $60 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2014 | 5:45 pm
Mining strikes coming to S. Africa may cause permanent damage to industry Labour action would halt production at the world's top three platinum producers. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2014 | 3:54 pm
BSGR wins battle in corruption probe over Simandou Article published last year by a French newspaper, which said the magnate and his company had been part of a coup effort against Guinea’s current President, was based on fake documents. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2014 | 12:01 pm
Giant copper miner Codelco needs at least $1bn, hopes for new President to hand it over—report The company needs a cash injection to counter declining ore grades at its aging mines, as well as increasing costs vs low copper prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2014 | 7:44 pm
De Beers not ruling out expansion of its Victor diamond mine in Canada The process, which will include public consultation, could allow the firm to open the so-called “Tango Extension” in 2018. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2014 | 5:09 pm
