Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Colombia renews controversial mining contract with BHP

The debated contract, that has Colombian authorities divided over the terms under which BHP Billiton should operate the Cerro Matoso nickel mine, found a momentary solution this week after the government decided to extend the mining deal until 2029.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2012 | 1:12 pm

Philex Mining could face more penalties, but refuses to pay

Philippines-based Philex Mining Corp. (PX:PM), the country's biggest miner, may have to pay fines for violations of the Clean Water Act and the company’s own Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said Thursday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2012 | 5:39 pm

Survey: Finland is top mining destination, Mexico jumps 16 places

Australia's Dragon Mining announced the discovery of a promising new area of gold deposits in Kuusamo, Finland, only hours after the country was announced as the top destination for mining and oil investment by a trade magazine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2012 | 4:16 pm

Chinese oil company confident of Nexen takeover’s success

China National Offshore Oil Corp's (CNOOC) believes its proposed $15.1 billion takeover of Canadian oil producer Nexen Inc. (TSX & NYSE:NXY) should go ahead without major hiccups as talks with provincial leaders reaffirmed the country values China as an investor in its oil sands sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2012 | 3:10 pm

Anglo Asian pre-tax profits hurt by harsh weather

Gold, copper and silver producer Anglo Asian Mining posted Thursday pre-tax profits of $10.5 million for the six months to the end of June - down from $14.2 million a year ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2012 | 2:02 pm

BHP hopes for an extension to Olympic Dam expansion plan

BHP Billiton, the world's number one miner, has put its $30 billion Olympic Dam copper-uranium expansion back in the spotlight by asking South Australia state for a 46-month extension for the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2012 | 1:03 pm

BC to lead mining jobs creation in Canada: report

British Columbia, Canada's most western province, will employ over 16,700 mining professionals in the next 10 years according to a report released Wednesday by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) in partnership with the BC Mining HR Task Force.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2012 | 5:16 pm

Copper dive drags Freeport-McMoRan down

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE: FCX) was down about 1% this morning as the giant copper producer followed the commodity prices down as a consequence of protests in Spain and Greece renewed fears about the euro zone debt crisis and its drag on global economic growth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2012 | 3:40 pm

Czech Republic may create artificial sea by flooding mining area

The Czech Republic might soon be creating an artificial sea in northern Bohemia by flooding the massive and partly abandoned brown coal mining pits located in the area with salt water from the Baltic Sea.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2012 | 2:53 pm

Xstrata closes nickel mine in Australia

Diversified miner Xstrata (LON:XTA) announced Wednesday it is suspending operations at its Cosmos nickel mine in Western Australia, as nickel prices have plummeted dramatically.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2012 | 2:13 pm

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