Barkerville, the BCSC is calling

Barkerville's stock price has tumbled 40% since Friday's high of $1.05. And Investors aren't the only group not convinced by the company's report, even the British Columbia Securities Commission has raised an incredulous eyebrow.

Joshua Zapf | July 12, 2012 | 9:37 pm

Fitch gives Codelco an A+

Codelco possess 9% of the world's known copper reserves and the A+ rating reflects Codelco's total ownership by the Government of Chile and its strategic importance to the country.

Joshua Zapf | July 10, 2012 | 6:39 pm

Nunavut Mine? Inuit want none of it

Inuit in northern Quebec are requesting another review into how Baffinland's Nunavut-based iron ore project will effect the surrounding area.

Joshua Zapf | July 10, 2012 | 6:05 pm

Xstrata looks to expand its Black Star mine

In a move to produce an extra 4.6 million tonnes per year, Xstrata Zinc announced plans to extend the life of its zinc mine another 100 meters below surface level.

Joshua Zapf | July 9, 2012 | 6:20 pm

India’s iron ore ban reviewed

The two-year old ban, which has effectively halved export from Karnataka, is under review at a meeting in Bangalore.

Joshua Zapf | July 3, 2012 | 6:13 pm

Lithium miner betting on smart phones

With the Samsung Galaxy III on the horizon and the iPhone 5 not far behind, the lithium battery market is forecast to quadruple to $43 billion.

Joshua Zapf | June 27, 2012 | 6:39 pm

Infographic: the mining and supply of gold

Visualcapitalist has put together an infographic on the the mining and milling of gold.

Joshua Zapf | June 27, 2012 | 5:29 pm

Mongolian coal mining stops, drops and …

Mongolian Mining Corp hit a record low today as investors looked at the likelihood of more restrictive investment policies to be implemented after Mongolia's parliamentary elections this week.

Joshua Zapf | June 26, 2012 | 6:31 pm

South Africa to up the rent because nationalisation would break the bank

The African National Congress has proposed a tax to raise R40 billion: the Resource Rent Tax would take 50% of a mining company's profits that exceed 15% return on their investment.

Joshua Zapf | June 25, 2012 | 6:50 pm

Moly Mines update: hedging and 27% more iron

With a new director, intentions for acquisitions and a new estimate on its iron holdings – which indicate 27% more iron ore than originally estimated – Moly has something to say.

Joshua Zapf | June 25, 2012 | 5:33 pm

Fortescue takes the Federal Government to court

Fortescue Metals has lodged a challenge in the High Court of Australia against the Federal Government's Minerals Resource Rent Tax on constitutional grounds.

Joshua Zapf | June 22, 2012 | 5:29 pm

Alrosa’s board talks about the future

The company's supervisory board, which met in the wake of Russia's announcement to sell its in 51% stake in Alrosa, outlined intentions to reduce open-pit mining, increase diamond reserves to over 1.1 billion carats and invest in iron ore.

Joshua Zapf | June 21, 2012 | 5:47 pm

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