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Opposition victory in Mongolia vote promises greater share of mining profits for citizens

The opposition Democratic Party declared victory in yesterday’s parliamentary elections over Mongolia’s ruling party in a highly disputed election that focused on how to better share profits from a conflict-ridden mining industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2012 | 5:05 pm

Environmental coordinators make $96,000 per year: Canadian wage survey round up for miners

An insight into the salaries of technical, managerial and administrative folk who work on Canadian Mines.

Jack Caldwell | June 28, 2012 | 10:20 pm

Nautilus sinks to fresh lows as PNG elections descend into shambles

Nautilus Minerals, locked in a dispute with Papua New Guinea over ownership of the world's first sea-floor mine, dropped 9.7% on Thursday, hurt by news of violence, kidnapping, vote rigging and delays after the first week of general elections in the country.

Frik Els | June 28, 2012 | 8:17 pm

China Gold International picks up a Zambian miner for $20.4 million

China Gold International Resources is acquiring China Nonferrous Mining Corporation Limited for HK$155.1 million.

Marketwire - Mining and Metals | June 28, 2012 | 12:30 am

Glencore ‘ready to pull’ Xstrata merger

While both Davis and Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg would suffer blows to their reputations as dealmakers if the merger should collapse other parties stand to lose more.

Frik Els | June 27, 2012 | 7:41 pm

2012 survey of Canadian mine wages

Fifty-six mines across Canada provided data on wages paid in 2011. Thirty-four are union mines; and twenty-two non-union. Forty-five reported increased wages while eleven made no changes. None decreased wages.

Jack Caldwell | June 27, 2012 | 6:05 pm

Glencore ponders changes to Xstrata deal as major shareholder demands better terms

Commodities trader Glencore International is studying modifications to its $26 billion bid for miner Xstrata after Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, a key shareholder, unexpectedly opposed the deal's terms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2012 | 1:57 pm

$8 billion resource reserve likely to lift Bolivia’s depressed economy

The total value of the copper, silver, indium and manganese reserves discovered by South Korean company Kores in Bolivia last year, may be worth more than $8 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2012 | 11:18 am

Glencore-Xstrata deal ‘on the verge of collapse’ after Qatar withdraws support

Qatar's about-turn means that more than 25% of shareholders eligible to vote at the 12 July meeting are now against the deal’s current terms.

Frik Els | June 26, 2012 | 8:22 pm

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