United Nations envoy arrives in Canada to document Aboriginal concerns With no legally binding authority, Anaya's job is to promote Aboriginal rights by 'naming and shaming' governments into policy action. MINING.com Editor | October 6, 2013 | 9:12 pm
Don’t kiss goodbye $11 billion by rejecting New Prosperity mine: Hochstein Taseko Mines is optimistic that the federal government will this time give a green light. MINING.com Editor | October 6, 2013 | 1:55 am
Las Bambas bidding heats up China's state-owned Minmetals enters bidding for $5.6 billion project. Ana Komnenic | October 3, 2013 | 11:15 pm
Nautilus gets the green light to mine under water, will receive $118 million in compensation The miner's shares were up almost 32% at 10:45 ET in Toronto after the announcement. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2013 | 3:15 pm
$100bn in private equity stalking mining assets It may be too early for private equity players to gobble up juniors or put together mega-deals, but mid-tier miners may have new investors knocking on their doors. Frik Els | October 3, 2013 | 8:32 am
Hochschild Mining becomes sole owner of two Peruvian silver mines The deal gives Hochschild Mining full control of two precious metals projects in Peru. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 2:33 pm
Newmont eyeing Glencore Xstrata’s mine in Peru Although not official, CEO Gary Goldberg did say last week he was open to new deals and adding more copper production. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 11:17 am
Entrée Gold jumps on Oyu Tolgoi licence deal progress Mongolia says will take 34% of Entrée. Vancouver-based explorer shares add 10%. Frik Els | October 1, 2013 | 6:28 pm
Mongolia cites Oyu Tolgoi progress, but Rio fees must be ‘reset’ The long-running dispute over financing and costs relating to expansion of Rio's flagship copper-gold mine could be over by the end of the year. Frik Els | October 1, 2013 | 6:02 pm