China’s number three zinc miner to acquire Aussie Perilya Deal that values the mining company at just under A$270 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 6:04 pm
Uruguay approves new mining law, opens reserves to foreign firms It opens up the country's deposits of iron ore estimated in 2,500 million tons. If mined, Uruguay couldbecome world’s eighth largest iron ore producer. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 4:11 pm
Top miners to spend $244b in the next two years BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto seem to believe the recovery has began. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 3:05 pm
Thousands of South African gold miners on strike Shutdown in gold production costs the country more than US$34 million a day. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 1:45 pm
BHP opens coal mine in Queensland despite market challenges Prices for the fuel used to make steel have been hurting because of low demand and oversupply from rivals. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 10:59 am
India cuts gold’s import tax From US$461to $458 per 10 grams. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2013 | 7:52 pm
Justin Bieber loses $40,000 gold chain at Toronto nightclub It happened during an altercation with a club-goer. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2013 | 7:13 pm
Bolivia to open bids for world’s biggest iron ore deposit The Mutún reserve is home to 20 billion tonnes of iron ore. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2013 | 6:19 pm
Ashton Coal’s proposed mine ‘not in public interest’, Aussies say Hunter Valley residents claim the proposed mine will pollute the environment, damaging other regional industries. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2013 | 5:40 pm
Philex Petroleum closes coal mine, executive quits Zamboanga Sibugay mine turned out unprofitable. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2013 | 4:52 pm
