Copper, gold and laundered money: Peru’s main exports in 2012 The South American nation’s extractive sector accounts for some 60% of the economy. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 5, 2013 | 4:45 pm
Glencore-Xstrata profits hit by $2.6bn writedowns and slump in commodity prices The results add to the recent list of a dreadful reporting season from major miners, such as Rio Tinto and Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 4:00 pm
Mining mergers in 2012 hit lowest in seven years: PwC Mergers and acquisitions in the sector fell 30% last year and will continue to be low in 2013. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 3:10 pm
Experts to tackle challenges of small-scale mining Small-scale mining produces about 85% of the world’s gemstones and 20% to 25% of all the gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 12:01 am
Paper money is pouring out of central banks everywhere – so why is gold slipping? QE, gold prices and the lack of significant inflation. MINING.com Editor | March 4, 2013 | 6:35 pm
Hecla Mining offers $774 million for Aurizon Mines Friendly bid comes barely a month after the Vancouver-based company rejected a hostile offer from fellow Canadian miner Alamos God. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2013 | 6:32 pm
South African miners prefer senior geologists: WSJ In South Africa old is gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2013 | 5:37 pm
Investment in mining exploration to plummet, juniors the most affected: report After three years of booming investment in mining exploration, the industry is set to cut down significantly on it this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2013 | 4:26 pm
Canada’s economy in weak position for lacking gold reserves: Sprott The economist discusses the likely consequences for the Canadian economy. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2013 | 3:16 pm