Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 11:30 am
Newmont Mining may halt Indonesia operations The Indonesian government plans to increase export tax on copper concentrates to 35% by January 2015. Julienne Bay | May 7, 2014 | 4:51 pm
The value of project generators in a low probability industry Project generators operate in different markets and stages of project development. Risk profiles vary considerably; leading to diversification within the universe. Derek Hamill - Zimtu Capital | May 7, 2014 | 4:42 pm
Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 10:34 am
Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 5:03 pm
Anglo Asian scores three-year copper sales deal The Gedabek mine expects to exceed its target to produce 595 tonnes of copper for 2014. Julienne Bay | May 6, 2014 | 3:25 pm
Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 2:36 pm
South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 12:00 pm
INFOGRAPHIC: Top mining CEOs – who earns what? Last year's top earner was a coal miner who ended the year $15 million in the black. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2014 | 8:49 pm