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Mexican showdown: Peyote vs silver

The Washington Post reports a "stark collision of cultures" is taking place in the desert mountains of Mexico, where the Huichol Indians are trying to stop a Canadian company from starting a $100-million silver mine.

Andrew Topf | February 14, 2012 | 7:59 am

Obama budget again seeks hardrock mining royalty, new abandoned mine fees

The President's proposed fiscal 2013 federal budget calls for a 5% gross mining royalty on federal lands, and a hardrock abandoned mined land fee on all private and public lands.

Mineweb | February 14, 2012 | 6:32 am

Death of DRC mining go-to guy will reshape country’s resource sector

Augustin Katumba Mwanke, the former governor of copper-rich Katanga province and go-to guy for resource deals, was seen by many as the power behind the throne.

Frik Els | February 14, 2012 | 12:42 am

Teck buy-in rumour has Fortescue shares jumping 5%

Fortescue Metals was up 5% Monday on rumours that Canadian coal and copper/zinc miner Teck Resources is making a play for the third-largest iron ore producer in Australia.

Andrew Topf | February 14, 2012 | 12:10 am

Indian group plans Qld’s biggest coal mine

An Indian conglomerate is planning to build Queensland's biggest coal mine near Rockhampton in the state's central region, including a new town, runway, railway and port facilities.

ABC News | February 13, 2012 | 11:04 pm

Iran sanctions: Trade with number 6 iron ore exporter heading to zero

Although some Asian firms have found creative ways of doing business with Iran, European iron ore traders and shipping companies are shying away completely from transacting with the country as US-led sanctions start to have an impact.

Frik Els | February 13, 2012 | 11:00 pm

Philippines looking to revamp mining rules in latest example of resource nationalism

The Philippines is taking a cue from South Africa, Australia and Zambia, all recent examples of government attempts to extract more revenues from their mining sectors and add more controls.

Andrew Topf | February 13, 2012 | 8:33 pm

Anglo Platinum’s very bad year could be good for the market

Anglo Platinum, the world's number one platinum producer, suffered more than 80 safety-related work stoppages including 12 fatalities, that resulted in lower output and a drop in profits of over 60% in 2011.

Frik Els | February 13, 2012 | 8:12 pm

Chinese company invests in Canadian Zinc

Canadian Zinc Corp., the company developing a new zinc mine in the Northwest Territories, announced a major share purchase by a Chinese investor today.

Andrew Topf | February 13, 2012 | 7:41 pm

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