Mining to support Saskatchewan’s economic growth this year: RBC RBC says demand for potash is picking up, with production figures pointing to an impressive 26% increase over year-ago levels. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 3:29 pm
US coal exports set monthly record in March Thanks to increased Asian demand for the commodity. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 2:35 pm
Brazil’s president unveils new mining law Reforms include proposal to potentially double mining royalties to 4%. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 1:39 pm
Earthquake in Siberia brings coal mining to a standstill According to the US Geological Service it was a 5.3-maginitude quake. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 11:00 am
Chilean miners the best paid in South America, sixth highest in the world The average annual salary is about $97,500, not so far from the global average of about $98,700. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 6:11 pm
Chile’s Codelco to extend El Salvador copper mine’s life by 20 years Considered key for Codelco's future. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 4:48 pm
Buyer of world record $11 million, 75-carat diamond finally revealed Tiffany Chen, co chairman of China Star Entertainment Limited, named the gem "The China Star Diamond." Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 3:14 pm
Rio Tinto very close to selling Iron Ore of Canada: report China Minmetals Corp confirmed Tuesday it is considering a bid. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 1:34 pm
Fresh protests threaten Newmont Conga mine in Peru The new round of demonstrations come after a top official for the Conga project, CEO Roque Benavides of Buenaventura, said water from one of the main water sources for locals, would be transferred to a reservoir later this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 11:12 am
John Paulson bets on housing recovery, not gold The billionaire hedge fund manager has been scoring big gains recently by going long on mortgage insurers. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2013 | 7:09 pm
