Global copper production disruptions

While oil production is expected to drop by 4% this year, potash output will jump 8%, BMO forecasts.

Developing Mothae and Lemphane concurrently would allow Paragon to benefit from significant economies of scale, said Paragon Diamonds.

Steve Todoruk, a broker at Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd., has been eyeing the next possible takeover. He believes he’s narrowed down the most likely targets.

Close to 200 miners at mines run by Hudbay Minerals (TSX, NYSE:HBM) in Manitoba, Canada walked off the job over the weekend.

Catherine Raw, from one of the UK mining sector's best known fund managers, is assuming as the company's Business Performance Executive Vice President.

The failed deal was supposed to allow Turquoise Hill to finally break ties with the Mongolian coal miner that was once worth over $2.4 billion.

Temir Sariyev, a 51-year-old economist, said before Thursday's vote in parliament that resolving the Kumtor issue would be among his priorities.

The measure aims to stimulate production and attract investment in the sector, amid low international prices for the coveted gems.

Tthe world’s largest fertilizer producer, cut its full-year earnings forecast because of higher taxes and lower income from foreign investments.