December 26, 2012

Some facts about northern Ontario’s massive Ring of Fire mining deposits

Chromium is the Ring of Fire's main claim to fame, but there are also proposals to mine nickel there, and hopes for copper, zinc, gold and palladium.

December 26, 2012

Ten amazing metal stories from 2012

From silver-lined prophylactics to iron Buddhas from space, 2012 has seen some strange and fascinating stories on the topics of both base and precious metals

December 26, 2012

OZ Minerals continues to sit on AUD$750mn in acquisition funds as year rolls to an end

Share prices dive yet CEO Terry Burgess still refuses to rush into a purchase

December 26, 2012

BC environmental assessment process raises questions

In September 2011, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark laid out an agenda to spur job creation in the province. As part of […]

December 26, 2012

Western Copper and Gold has experienced unusual trading activity

Western stated that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity.

December 24, 2012

Antofagasta’s cancellation brings value of shelved projects in Chile to $17bn

World's number one copper producer is not ramping up production as expected.

December 24, 2012

Copper production increased by 14.9% YoY in Peru in October 2012

According to a report by the National Statistics Institute in Peru.

December 24, 2012

Antofagasta: Suspension of Antucoya copper project will not impact other projects

Antofagasta's CEO Diego Hernandez has confirmed that the suspension of the Antucoya copper project in Chile will not impact other projects.

December 23, 2012

Mining costs soar as productivity languishes, superfluous staff proliferate

Excess sub-contractors and outdated construction techniques lead to cost blowouts and project delays

December 22, 2012

BHP rejects $50 million offer for Port Hedland resort

BHP Billiton has turned down a AUD 50 million offer from a consortium of investors for a collapsed resort project at Port Hedland. BHP's move is expected to lead to…