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
First Quantum ready to take over Inmet and create one of world’s biggest copper producer The Vancouver-based miner extended the offer after coming up just short of acquiring two thirds of Inmet. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 1:18 pm
Canadian Arctic irreversible melt not just bad news The decreasing Arctic ice sheet could mean billions for the mining industry, say experts. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 10:39 am
Another environmental disaster hits China: thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river Chinese authorities say city's water still safe to drink. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2013 | 3:53 pm
Iron ore fall strikes projects, miners and frightens investors The steelmaking commodity hit a 2½-month low Monday as Chinese steelmakers resist restocking frightened by weakening economic data. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2013 | 2:29 pm
BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2013 | 12:35 pm
Asteroid mining to dominate the industry: experts Geologists believe that asteroids hold iron ore, nickel and precious metals at much higher concentrations than those found on Earth. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2013 | 6:16 pm
