At a time when complex financial instruments allow for the seemingly effective hedging of all manner of risks, why should precious metals, which involve considerable downside risk, continue to be attractive?

Marius Kloppers, CEO of mining giant BHP Billiton, has decided to waive his annual bonus in light of a recent forecast in which BHP's revenues are projected to drop 38%

Mine reviews need clearly defined timelines, timelier reviews, reduced regulatory burdens and less duplication during assessment, said Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a tour of the Minto Mine in the Yukon on Tuesday.

Shares of First Majestic in Toronto rose 4.7% to $18.69, after the announcement.

ATMOS Global ™ (ATMOS Australia Pty Ltd – Elite Atmospheric Air Quality Modelling & Forecasting and Climate Change Research Consultants ™) launches globally its new RiskBalance+ ™ philosophy, a fully developed approach to formulating Evidence-Based Dust Management Plans ™ as part of its first-of-its-kind new global initiative VerifiedDust ™: Evidence-based Dust Management and Dust Control Verification Program ™, a global event, ‘ a journey of 1000 mines, one mine at a time™’

The Australian diamond company Lonrho Mining dazzled investors Tuesday as the company confirmed the finding of two huge diamonds from the Lulo project, in northeastern Angola.

"Preposterous" says Jon Embry.

Though it has long been a source of wealth for the country, gold exploration in Guyana has been on a tear over the last four years.

BBC charted the expected lifespans of various resources like silver, coal and forests.