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
Vale to invest $16 million in copper-gold project in Mexico Vale's local subsidiary signed a deal with Canadian junior miner Corex Gold to explore for gold and copper in Mexico. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2013 | 3:02 pm
Oakland Resources buys up Chile’s Castillo Copper Sydney-listed Oakland Resources (ASX:OKL) has signed an implementation agreement for the acquisition of private Chilean copper explorer Castillo Copper. Marc Howe | February 7, 2013 | 3:54 am
Glencore could be looking at First Quantum takeover Glasenberg is known as a voracious dealmaker and is said to prefer acquisitions over organic growth. Frik Els | February 7, 2013 | 12:15 am
Ivan Glasenberg: ‘obscure billionaire no more’ Glencore CEO's 'detractors are getting angry'. Frik Els | February 6, 2013 | 11:51 pm
If you’re selling, hungry Hudbay is buying Toronto-based miner willing to spend up to $400m to 'tuck something in this year'. Frik Els | February 6, 2013 | 6:59 pm
Dominican Republic fast tracks mining permits Total process will take up to four months from the moment a company submits its application. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2013 | 4:11 pm
BHP cuts more Olympic Dam jobs The giant miner is struggling to keep its massive Olympic Dam project competitive in the current environment. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2013 | 2:52 pm