Newmont’s Peru ambitions take another knock as water authority rejects Yanacocha expansion First Conga, now a new pit at South America's biggest gold mine is blocked. Frik Els | February 8, 2013 | 9:59 pm
Aurizon talking to a number of potential buyers Aurizon Mines Ltd. in talks with potential buyers MINING.com Editor | February 8, 2013 | 7:20 pm
Diverse market reactions to Newcrest profit slump The company's shares jumped up in Sydney, while plummeting at the Toronto Stock Exchange this morning. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2013 | 5:55 pm
Barrick urges the Dominican Republic to honour Pueblo Viejo’s contract Local authorities are reviewing the contract with Barrick in a bid to make it “more favourable” to the country. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2013 | 5:48 pm
New setback for Inmet’s $6 billion copper project in Panama The country’s Supreme Court ruled against Inmet's land rights claims near Petaquilla’s concessions. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2013 | 3:39 pm
World’s richest man Carlos Slim’s mining firm run out of town Minera Frisco suspends exploration near Tetela de Ocampo after protests by residents and environmental activists. Frik Els | February 7, 2013 | 11:14 pm
Kenya’s new mining tax discourages investment Gross proceeds from transfers of shares or property subject to withholding tax. Kerry Hall | February 7, 2013 | 9:59 pm
Belo Sun drops 7% as doubts over $1 billion Amazon gold mine creep in Brazil's federal authorities issue new warnings about environmental and social impact of the country largest gold project. Frik Els | February 7, 2013 | 9:09 pm
Anglo CEO says South Africa licence threats ‘out of order’ Company says it needs to get rid of three mines to preserve its business and profits. Kerry Hall | February 7, 2013 | 8:49 pm