SolGold shares up on Cascabel project update

Large mining companies are selling off some of their prized assets after the prolonged global commodities markets rout left some with high levels of debt.

It probably won't become the latest fad diet, but copper is believed to be useful for burning fat and therefore avoiding weight gain.

Amid broad advance in metals and energy, copper price sinks to lowest in four months – is China and world economy worse off than is currently believed?

A federal judge has ruled in favour of the firm in lawsuit over alleged pollution at the company's massive Bingham Canyon copper mine.

Zhongjin Gold Corp., Shandong Gold Mining Co. and Zijin Mining Group Co. said to be among potential bidders.

Canada slipped in the Fraser Institute’s global ranking, while Chile remains the most attractive jurisdiction in Latin America.

For private capital mining and metals is the riskiest natural resources sector – but only energy beats the returns.

Chinese smelters take in 45% more copper concentrate in May bringing year-to-date imports to whopping 6.7 million tonnes.

Early signs of activity include Kinross Gold's March decision to expand its Mauritanian gold mine and Goldcorp acquisition of junior Kaminak for $520 million in May.