Burkina Faso is a good place for gold mining: Goldrush Resources Vancouver-based junior miner discusses exploration and mining in the west African nation. Kerry Hall | June 21, 2013 | 11:56 pm
Australia’s insects provide clues to new gold deposits Research shows ants and termites bring up evidence from five metres underground. Kerry Hall | June 20, 2013 | 1:13 am
Canadian ambassador says oil will ship with or without Keystone XL pipeline Heavy crude oil will be sent by train or truck to the US and then on to Asia. Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013 | 9:30 pm
US firm buys half of Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal Former Australian mining billionaire forced to sell in order to pay off debts. Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013 | 2:14 am
China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity. Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013 | 12:11 am
Russia plans to export more coal to southeast Asia and beyond A new port plus an expansion at an existing port will meet growing demand. Kerry Hall | June 18, 2013 | 10:56 pm
Lynas says rare earths prices 25% below sustainable level The miner also said it would limit production to 11,000 tonnes per year at its Mt. Weld mine. Kerry Hall | June 17, 2013 | 10:27 pm
Pele Mountain increases estimate of uranium and rare earths project Recent drilling at the site led to a major boost in the results. Kerry Hall | June 17, 2013 | 9:54 pm
US partners with Guinea to improve diamond mining The two countries will focus particularly on improvements for alluvial extraction. Kerry Hall | June 14, 2013 | 9:55 pm
France bans the mailing of gold, silver The law came into effect June 1. Kerry Hall | June 14, 2013 | 8:31 pm
US losing money on coal leases: report Bureau of Land Management selling mining leases at below market value adds up to billions of lost dollars. Kerry Hall | June 14, 2013 | 1:10 am
South Africa adopts hard-line stance on labour relations Deputy President to meet with business, labour and government reps on Friday. Kerry Hall | June 13, 2013 | 11:35 pm
