Tree leaves and termites may be key to finding gold depositsAustralian researchers say acacia trees and termites that thrive in arid climate conditions can guide explorers towards rich gold deposits.Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 11:03 am
Final phase of Minas Rio mine expansion a priority for Anglo — reportThe company plans to invest a $308 million (R$1 billion)…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 7:26 am
Vale not giving up on Rio Colorado potash project just yetInstead, the company is moving forward with a new prefeasibility…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 4:25 am
Goldcorp takes close to $2 billion writedown The world’s largest gold miner by market value, posted adjusted earnings about 50% lower than last year’s. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2013 | 1:44 pm
Teck profit dives, freezes projects in Canada and Chile The Vancouver-based firm also increased its cost reduction target to $300 million, up from the previous target of $250 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2013 | 10:51 am
Canadian minister: technological advancements will make oil sands cleaner Alberta oil sands leak enters second month. Ana Komnenic | July 25, 2013 | 5:51 am
Potash Corp announces $2 billion share repurchase Totaling 5% of outstanding common shares. Ana Komnenic | July 25, 2013 | 4:45 am
EPA admits to spending over $2 million on Pebble Mine assessment White House EPA nominee grilled over watershed assessment. Ana Komnenic | July 24, 2013 | 11:50 pm
Wage talks in South Africa’s gold sector reach standstill: strike imminent The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said the 1% increased offered was an insult to workers and that dispute is now going to arbitration. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2013 | 6:41 pm
Guatemalan appeals court challenges Tahoe’s Escobal mine license The ruling was announced around 11:30 am ET in a press conference held by a local environmentalist group. MINING.com Editor | July 24, 2013 | 4:08 pm
Taiwanese band caught smuggling $3m worth of gold into S.Korea The suspects are accused of transforming gold bars into small beads, hiding them in their rectal cavities. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2013 | 2:35 pm
Caterpillar profit drops for second successive quarter due to weak mining demand CAT's revenue in the resource segment, which is dominated by mining, plunged 34%. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2013 | 2:09 pm