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Once again Canada leads worldwide mining M&A

Takeovers and mergers in the global mining sector has slowed radically this year as a result of lower commodity prices, but Canadian companies continue leading worldwide mergers and acquisitions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2012 | 3:16 pm

Nautilus Minerals plumbs new depths, comes up smelling of roses

Nautilus Minerals shot up 9.5% on Wednesday as investors digested the maiden mineral resource estimate for the company's polymetallic nodule project in 4-6km deep water in the central Pacific Ocean.

Frik Els | September 19, 2012 | 10:49 pm

Chile and Peru join forces to bring back foreign mining investment

They don’t often see eye-to-eye, but representatives of the Chilean and Peruvian governments have agreed to work together to attract declining investment to their copper mining sectors, and also increase their respective production.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 19, 2012 | 1:33 pm

South Sudan chooses mining over oil

South Sudan, the world's newest nation, has announced plans to enact a mining law by the end of October, pushing ahead exploration and expansion in the likely mineral rich, but unexplored country, helping it to diversify its economy away from oil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2012 | 4:28 pm

Afghanistan to reveal final bidders for giant gold deposit

The Afghanistan Ministry of Mines said Tuesday it opened its final bid for the Badakhshan gold deposit, located in the northeastern province of Badakhshan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2012 | 1:47 pm

If you’re herding animals near Oyu Tolgoi the NY Times wanna talk to you

Clearly if you work for the mainstream media there is only one way to approach a story like Oyu Tolgoi, Turquoise Hill Resource's massive copper-gold mine in Mongolia scheduled to start production next year.

Frik Els | September 14, 2012 | 11:17 pm

Wrong again Dr Copper: The best indicator of Chinese growth has slowed to 3.6%

The recent spike in the price of copper speaks of overoptimism.

Frik Els | September 14, 2012 | 6:52 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: How often do politicians mention commodities and energy in their speeches?

Learn how often American political parties mention commodities and energy at their conventions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2012 | 5:58 pm

Not only are commodity prices diving – Canadian CEO bonuses have shrunk too

CEOs are getting — on average — 31% less this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2012 | 7:11 pm

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Once again Canada leads worldwide mining M&A

Nautilus Minerals plumbs new depths, comes up smelling of roses

Chile and Peru join forces to bring back foreign mining investment

South Sudan chooses mining over oil

Afghanistan to reveal final bidders for giant gold deposit

If you’re herding animals near Oyu Tolgoi the NY Times wanna talk to you

Wrong again Dr Copper: The best indicator of Chinese growth has slowed to 3.6%

INFOGRAPHIC: How often do politicians mention commodities and energy in their speeches?

Not only are commodity prices diving – Canadian CEO bonuses have shrunk too

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