April 10, 2013

US miners attain record low fatality and injury rate in 2012

Per 200,000 hours worked, the fatality rate was .0107 deaths and reported injuries were 2.56.

April 10, 2013

$45bn and counting: China’s foreign mining misadventures

China's deep-pocketed pursuit of mining assets abroad is a tale of burnt fingers and bungles.

April 9, 2013

Inflation to play small part in ‘Great Recession’ narrative: IMF

Has the behaviour of inflation changed?

April 9, 2013

Miners forced to cut costs as commodity prices drop

Analysts say resource sector C-suite should mentor project managers in ‘frugal’ culture.

April 9, 2013

Is Canada still safe for metals mining?

Stocks and commodity prices are moving sideways plus tax changes in Canada may signal less friendly treatment for exploration investment.

April 9, 2013

First Nations to get cut of Copper Mountain Mine tax

BC government signs new economic and community development agreement.

April 9, 2013

Giant loss of credibility

Canadian federal government plan for Giant Mine in Northwest Territories seems to involve a bottomless pit of taxpayers' money.

April 9, 2013

Alcoa, China spark massive rally in miners and metals

Great news from bellwether for industrial demand and globe's top commodity consumer spurs broad advance in metal and stock prices.

April 9, 2013

Gold nanoparticle breakthrough could change Earth crust mineral exploration

Viewing gold nanocrystals in high resolution.

April 9, 2013

Anti-mining protests spread throughout New Zealand

Opposition parties claim companies lobbied for a last minute change to a bill introducing a harder line on anti-mining protests at sea.