First Quantum takes over Inmet: a new copper giant is born The new merged company projects a 1.3 million tonnes of copper output per year by 2018. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2013 | 1:09 pm
FUN BREAK: Spanish photographer ‘set the sky on fire’ beneath mine Images were taken at the popular mining zone by the Tinto river, in Spain’s Southwest. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2013 | 6:40 pm
Political infighting may be behind latest Oyu Tolgoi delay Mongolian state representative on Oyu Tolgoi board may be jockeying for position ahead of presidential elections. Frik Els | March 20, 2013 | 9:32 pm
All 19 trapped Polish miners rescued after earthquake A rescue team in Silesia, Poland has brought all 19 trapped miners to safety. MINING.com Editor | March 20, 2013 | 6:11 pm
Sprott and Chinese firm set $500 million minerals fund Fund will invest mostly in equities and debt instruments related to gold, precious metals, copper and minerals. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2013 | 3:56 pm
Global downturn takes a toll on Canada’s north ‘mining boom’: report Even with the downgrade, overall economic growth in Nunavut is forecast to be 3.4% in 2013 and 8.8% in 2014. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2013 | 6:02 pm
World’s top copper producer faces major strike threat and lower demand In 2011, Codelco was hit by a one-day strike that cost it $40 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2013 | 3:52 pm
Copper: A new move up in the making? While some analysts think copper will drop even further, Edge Trader Plus warns investors the trick is to pay attention to the market and its clues. Michael Noonan | March 18, 2013 | 2:26 pm
Canada aboriginal movement threatens mining industry: Reuters Canadian First Nations "Idle No More" may pose threat to miners. MINING.com Editor | March 17, 2013 | 10:52 pm