Newmont pouring $150 million into Peru’s Conga this year The gold-copper project, set to begin production in early 2015, continues to be on hold because of social pressure. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2013 | 4:06 pm
Mining billionaire Batista denies suspension of coal projects in Colombia The mining magnate continues to believe in his Colombian coal projects, despite the unfavourable market scenario. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2013 | 3:07 pm
Problems at the world’s largest coking coal mine escalate Mongolia is planning to cancel China coal-supply contract, and has delayed Tavan Tolgoi's IPO. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2013 | 10:34 am
Hochschild says Argentina is key for its silver and gold plans Despite the economic and political issues affecting Argentina’s stability, the miner said it "has faith" in the country's potential. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2013 | 5:54 pm
Botswana Diamonds pursues 12 new exploration projects The company's executive chairman, John Teeling, said Botswana Diamonds was taking other big steps to becoming a major player in the market. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2013 | 4:56 pm
Centerra becomes sole owner of promising gold project in Turkey Oksut gold project went through the million-ounce mark in February last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2013 | 4:20 pm
Engineers and boilermakers among Australia’s top mining jobs in 2013 Study shows that a particular recruitment issue for 2013 will be the continued skills shortage of specialist candidates in industries such as mining and energy. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2013 | 3:33 pm
Vale halts $6 billion potash project in Argentina The world’s third-largest miner is set to post the lowest annual profit in three years. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2013 | 10:55 am
Mexico’s Fresnillo silver production and grades dropped in 2012 The world's largest primary silver producer reported a slight fall in production for 2012. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 6:40 pm
Aurizon wants shareholders to reject Alamos offer The company said it is "inadequate and opportunistic." Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 5:56 pm