Workers at Chile’s Escondida copper mine, world’s largest, to down tools

China to invest more in Canadian copper, lead, zinc.

Panama's Supreme Court backed Petaquilla's exploration and extraction rights in five areas of Panama's Donoso District.

The miners joint production numbers released by Glencore revealed a decline in output across key metals such as coal and copper.

The joint effort, unveiled in November, restores a mutual agreement signed in 1974, which gives the nations shared rights to exploit the Red Sea’s $8 billion worth of minerals.

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.

Entering Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani, recently turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations. Will the Pope Benedict XVI's exit affect Anglo's decisions?

Foreign firms pouring $3 billion into the sector.

Benchmark COMEX 100-ounce gold futures contract will be cut by 10% to $5,940.

First Conga, now a new pit at South America's biggest gold mine is blocked.