Former Xstrata CEO Davis gets a $1bn injection for new venture The venture, named X2 Resources, seems to be a clear effort to replicate Davis’s success at Xstrata. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2013 | 11:22 am
Mexico proposed 7.5% mining tax scares away investors, kills juniors While it may not be a major challenge for mid-tier miners with established operations, it would be "prohibitive" for smaller players, analysts say. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2013 | 10:21 am
Sad day for Batista: MMX iron ore almost sold Batista, once one of the world's ten richest people, has lost billions from his commodities and logistics empire this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2013 | 5:13 pm
Massive oil find off Canada’s Newfoundland could yield up to 600m barrels While production is not expected until after 2020, the finding was welcomed in a province that leans heavily on offshore earnings. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2013 | 2:53 pm
Global warming a reality we are responsible for: UN The landmark report is likely to rekindle debate over the fossil fuels powering the world’s economies. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2013 | 1:30 pm
Anglo Platinum mines halted by massive strike in S. Africa Less than 20% of the company's miners showed up for work today. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2013 | 10:30 am
This $60 million diamond is called the ‘Pink Star’ for a reason It is the most valuable diamond to have ever been offered at auction. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2013 | 7:11 pm
Safer, more efficient nuclear fuel almost ready to hit the market Known as tristructural-isotropic (TRISO), this fourth-generation reactor fuel can resist high-temperature accident conditions. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2013 | 5:52 pm
BHP keeping Olympic Dam expansion on hold, unless ‘technological miracle’ allows it CEO Andrew Mackenzie expects to have something to say about the expansion "within a year.” Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2013 | 3:43 pm
Smugglers caught in Sri Lanka with $100k in gold nuggets Caught as they went through security checks, which indicated they were hiding the precious metal inside their bodies. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2013 | 2:45 pm
