March 4, 2013

South African miners prefer senior geologists: WSJ

In South Africa old is gold.

March 4, 2013

Investment in mining exploration to plummet, juniors the most affected: report

After three years of booming investment in mining exploration, the industry is set to cut down significantly on it this year.

March 3, 2013

Miners struggle ‘down to the wire’ for cash: report

Big and small companies are affected by high costs, low prices and wary investors.

March 3, 2013

Newmont promotes Gary Goldberg to CEO

Takes over the top spot from departing chief executive Richard O'Brien.

March 2, 2013

All you need to know about copper is in these three charts

All you need to know about copper is in the three charts posted above and in the two articles below.

March 1, 2013

World’s #1 copper producer fending off global headwinds

Chile's copper production is up year-over-year despite tough global economic conditions.

March 1, 2013

Turquoise Hill jumps 11% after allaying Oyu Tolgoi fears

Vancouver company calls ongoing negotiations with Mongolia government productive.

March 1, 2013

Families of miners killed at South Africa’s Marikana to sue police for millions

Each family is requesting around $2 million

March 1, 2013

Glencore delays closing of Xstrata merger, faces claims of aiding Iran nuclear program

The world’s largest commodities trader said more details about the pending deal will be revealed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, it faces claims of supplying Iran with key ingredients for the manufacture…

March 1, 2013

Copper falls to three-month low over weak China industrial data

The commodity was down 2% at 7:50 a.m. E.T on Friday, which means the red metal price has already fallen 4.7% this year.