November 16, 2012

Iberian Minerals reports Q3 net loss of $33.24 million

The company reported net loss of $33.24 million for Q3 2012, representing a loss of $0.07 per share.

November 15, 2012

New report says civil unrest threatens Dominican Republic mining

Environmental protests are increasingly likely to cause delays and increase contract cancellation risks to nickel and gold mining.

November 15, 2012

Baja Mining reports fatality at Boleo project

Construction activities at the site were immediately suspended. Investigations are currently underway and MMB is cooperating with the authorities.

November 14, 2012

During Obama’s first four-years this precious metal gained 200 percent

Eric Sprott should be happy.

November 14, 2012

The miners should have stayed in bed

TSX dragged lower due to base and precious metals

November 14, 2012

China shores up African mining interests via agressive expansion Down Under

Cathay Fortune and China-Africa Investment make hostile play for Discovery Metals' copper interests in Botswana

November 14, 2012

BHP still ‘very serious’ about Olympic Dam expansion

Diversified mining giant obtains four year extension on agreement

November 13, 2012

Why copper is a critical metal: Mickey Fulp

Copper is often referred to as "Dr. Copper," the metal with a Ph.D. in economics.

November 13, 2012

Nautilus cancels underwater equipment construction on flagship Solwara project

No longer willing to foot the Papua New Guinea government's bill, Nautilus says it will terminate contracts with equipment suppliers.

November 13, 2012

SA police arrest 37 for violence near Xstrata mine

The South African police service has arrested some 37 miners for public violence near the Kroondal mine operated by miner Xstrata.