First Quantum takes over Inmet: a new copper giant is born
The new merged company projects a 1.3 million tonnes of copper output per year by 2018.
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FUN BREAK: Spanish photographer ‘set the sky on fire’ beneath mine
Images were taken at the popular mining zone by the Tinto river, in Spain’s Southwest.
Coal mines of British Columbia polluting river: US report
Elk River Valley coal mining activities linked to extremely toxic levels of selenium in nearby river.
Being ‘good looking’ will land you a mining job in Indonesia
An Indonesia-based coal miner posted an ad asking for “good looking” single females under 25.
‘Cyprus’ is already happening in the US: Rick Rule
For Cypriots who had their money in gold, silver, platinum or palladium, last week's events were irrelevant to their financial position, says Rick Rule.
Australia sees iron ore prices only getting worse
The country's commodities forecasting agency expects average price to fall to $90 a tonne over the next five years.
Sprott and Chinese firm set $500 million minerals fund
Fund will invest mostly in equities and debt instruments related to gold, precious metals, copper and minerals.
Workers strike at Chinese uranium mine in Niger
About 700 workers are emanding better salaries and bonus payments.
Mosaic invests $1bn in Saudi venture
The deal is the biggest-ever overseas venture for the fertilizer company.
Global downturn takes a toll on Canada’s north ‘mining boom’: report
Even with the downgrade, overall economic growth in Nunavut is forecast to be 3.4% in 2013 and 8.8% in 2014.
Stausholm dismisses rift rumours as Rio opens $2B mine
The official opening of the Western Range iron ore mine may mark Jakob Stausholm’s final visit to the Pilbara in his role as Rio Tinto CEO.