Fortescue delays $3.8 bn infrastructure sale in Australia’s iron ore belt Delay affects smaller iron ore miners who were hoping a deal would unlock access to key rail and export ports. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2013 | 11:34 am
Millions of dollars paid by diamond miners in Zimbabwe vanish Parliamentary committee found "serious discrepancies" between what diamond companies claimed to have paid in local taxes, and what the government said it had received. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 7:44 pm
Thousands of Peruvians camp in the Andes to defend lake from Newmont’s gold project Government has sent additional police forces to watch over the protestors, as previous manifestations have turned violent in the past. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 4:41 pm
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
