Hundreds of workers sacked at BHP’s Escondida in Chile The cause of their dismissal is their involvement in demonstrations for better wages and benefits early this month. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2013 | 2:35 pm
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
