August 14, 2013 Rio Tinto cuts about 2,000 jobs at Oyu Tolgoi — report Long-running dispute between the Mongolian government and Rio over the massive copper-gold mine continues to drag on.
August 13, 2013 Kamloops unemployment low due to tourism, mining The unemployment rate might have jumped in B.C. in July, but the local tourism and mining sector held the city's numbers steady.
August 13, 2013 Chile’s ex-president Bachelet considers mining law changes The South American nation is home to 30% of the world's known copper reserves.
August 11, 2013 Zimbabwe selling uranium to Iran is British media’s latest ‘malicious and blatant lie’ — Mining ministry Obert Mpofu denied Sunday a report claiming the African nation had signed a secret deal to supply Iran with uranium.
August 10, 2013 Kenya reassures investors after revoking licenses Government is not "at war" with the industry.
August 10, 2013 Alabama explores potential of tapping into its oil sands reserves The deposit, known as the Hartselle Sandstone, is estimated to contain 7.5 billion barrels of oil sands.
August 10, 2013 Mongolians could have a stake in one of world’s largest copper mines Country's government may soon convert its shares in Rio Tinto’s $6.6 billion Oyu Tolgoi mine into a public company.
August 9, 2013 Exxon adds to its stake in oil sands ConocoPhillips sold Clyden package for $751 million
August 8, 2013 Smart fracking: Jim Letourneau on enhanced oil recovery with competitive costs Letourneau discusses new ways to play the ever-evolving shale revolution.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
