Keep the change, say Germans alarmed by European plan to scrap copper coins The European Union is mulling over phasing out one and two cent coins after it emerged that they cost more than their face value to mint. The Independent | May 19, 2013 | 6:10 pm
Haiti revising outdated mining laws The World Bank is assisting the government to revamp legislation from 1976. Kerry Hall | May 19, 2013 | 5:07 pm
Lonmin’s South African mine resumes operation after strike Talks between labour and management continue. Kerry Hall | May 18, 2013 | 9:48 pm
Transformer failure at Copper Mountain is an ‘unfortunate event’ From 34,000 TPD to 24,000 TPD. Michael Allan McCrae | May 17, 2013 | 4:48 pm
Investor-friendly mining regulations coming to Ecuador says president Hurry up the start of the Kinross Gold's $1.3 billion Fruta del Norte gold project. Michael Allan McCrae | May 17, 2013 | 2:49 pm
More than 20 people killed in Congo mining collapse, government says The government of Congo says more than 20 people have died in a collapse at a bush mine in the region of Masisi in North Kivu province. That’s in the far eastern part of the country. Washington Post | May 17, 2013 | 1:01 am
BHP finds new Guinea exit strategy "Our decision to focus on the OECD was deliberate and, I would argue, increasingly looks like the right call." MINING.com Editor | May 17, 2013 | 12:54 am
Former BP chief to become GlencoreXstrata’s interim chairman Hayward gained infamy for his management of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Michael Allan McCrae | May 16, 2013 | 8:18 pm
Donner Metals says production is underway at Bracemac-McLeod Mine Major milestone. Michael Allan McCrae | May 16, 2013 | 5:14 pm