Nigeria awards mining exploration contract to 10 mining, consulting firms

Australian Sundance Resources (ASX: SDL) announced Friday it has signed a contract with the government of Cameroon, which paves the way for a mining permit and the beginning of construction of the $4.7 billion Mbalam iron ore project, straddling the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Crime groups target mining equipment following growth in resources sector

Diversified giants pick up the slack in East Asia

The rise of mining costs will have a more dramatic impact on the 2013 industry results than in the last couple of years, revealed Thursday global ranking agency Fitch Ratings.

Company could recruit candidates from outside mining industry

Yet remains upbeat about iron ore and green shoots in China's economy

Mining and metals companies saw expenditures reach over $140 billion in 2012, but a study published Wednesday by consultants at Accenture (NYSE: ACN) indicates the sum could have been considerably lower.

Move will diminish dependency upon external iron ore sources

Compared to the steelmakers, miners enjoyed a soft landing with profits down only 5.5%.