German researchers develop mineral as flexible as rubber Experts believe their invention could be a good replacement for asbestos. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2013 | 1:57 pm
Ten banks to back up Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi: report The mine is currently operating under a temporary month-to-month budget from Rio's coffers Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2013 | 12:41 pm
Xstrata to bring Canada’s fabled coal mines back to life Donkin mine would produce about three million tons of coal a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2013 | 5:31 pm
South Africa mining production up thanks to iron ore, diamonds The news surprised analysts, who had predicted a decline of 4.2% Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2013 | 4:34 pm
Keystone XL pipeline benefits ‘exaggerated’: Obama He did not discard a decision favouring the pipeline. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2013 | 2:33 pm
Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists Investors alarmed as they witness what seems to be a repeat of protests which shook Africa's biggest economy last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2013 | 12:07 pm
Peruvians ask Washington-based human rights commission to halt Newmont’s Conga project Group claims project continues to advance despite being officially deemed as “suspended.” Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 5:01 pm
Russia set to drive long-term demand for uranium: report Russia's 1993 disarmament treaty, which requires the nation to unload the radioactive material from discarded nuclear weapons, expires this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 4:02 pm
Rio Tinto in Guinea: Will it stay or will it go? Simandou, expected to cost more than $10 billion, is proving too costly for the giant miner, currently focused on selling non-core operations to curb costs and bolster its balance sheet. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 3:24 pm
BHP refutes accusations of bribery linked to the Beijing Olympics The miner allegedly provided inducements, hospitality and gifts to Chinese and other foreign officials before and during the 2008 Olympics. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 2:23 pm
