Rio Tinto Diamonds launches Diavik auction platform, changes CFO New auction platform allows Rio to place the majority of its production through supply agreements. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2013 | 9:45 am
Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese can continue to do so: government A Federal Court judge ruled HD Mining properly applied for the 201 worker permits, according to Canada's Labour Market Opinions process. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 6:27 pm
Chile is the world’s 3rd largest copper mining investment destination Only behind behind Canada and Australia. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 5:28 pm
Aussie unions up in arms over BHP’s 100% FIFO policy BHP’s decision to use a 100% fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Australian Bowen Basin coal mines, instead of hiring from the local community, is generating fierce opposition in Central Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 4:33 pm
Aluminum chief first senior executive to leave Glencore Xstrata The unconfirmed news came as a surprise for analysts as Fegel was reconfirmed in the post only weeks ago. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 3:30 pm
Federal Reserve chief shows no signs of ending stimulus policy He says the central bank's easy-money policies are still necessary. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 2:47 pm
Copper peaks to six-week high on supply concerns due to Grasberg suspension It reached $7,525, its highest level since April 12. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 10:27 am
Tanzania has enough diamond supply for the next 50 years: report Tanzania’s main diamond mine, Williamson, has a potential mine life of over 50 years, although the current mine plan only accounts for 18 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013 | 7:01 pm
Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.” Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013 | 6:35 pm
Coal ash heaps safe haven for endangered bees: study Some endangered species, including insects that had been presumed extinct, were found thriving in the ash heaps at coal-fired power plants. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013 | 3:15 pm