January 13, 2014

Goldcorp launches $2.6-billion hostile takeover offer for Osisko

If it goes through, Goldcorp will be the No. 1 gold producer in the Canadian province of Quebec.

January 13, 2014

Batista’s oil firm battle with shareholders gets ugly

Stakeholders say public prosecution is the only way to make Batista accountable, as he has strong ties with influential politicians, including President Dilma Roussef.

January 12, 2014

Indonesia ban rocks nickel market

Against expectations of a last minute climbdown by authorities, Indonesia's nickel, bauxite and tin ore ban went into effect Sunday.

January 12, 2014

Mother Nature sends oil sector strong message

British Prime Minister David Cameron said he suspected the recent extreme winter weather may be a result of climate change, something the World Meteorological Organization said last year was tied…

January 11, 2014

Sandvik introduces smarter compact core drills

Sandvik DE130i and DE140i, the company’s latest compact core exploration drills, feature more automation, increased productivity and easier operation thanks to computer systems that control all drilling.

January 11, 2014

Investors pile back into gold stocks

Miners enjoy heavy gains on Friday as the gold price continues 2014 climb.

January 10, 2014

SGS’ Ron Graham Honoured with Ted Linde Leadership Award

Award recognises active members of the ASTM E01 committee who have demonstrated outstanding leadership.

January 10, 2014

Buyers line up for Montenegro’s bankrupt aluminum plant and biggest exporter

At least four companies have placed bids to buy assets of Montenegro's Kombinat Aluminijuma Podgorica (KAP) aluminum plant.

January 10, 2014

Gold higher after disappointing US jobs report

Gold jump up a mere 1% to $1,239 an ounce, building on earlier gains.

January 10, 2014

Argentina lobbies to overturn Barrick’s Pascua Lama freeze in Chile

Argentine authorities are requesting a meeting with incoming President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, who takes office in March.