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Banks backstop Sirius Minerals for $2.9B UK potash mine

Plans for a new potash mine in northern England moved a step forward on Thursday when the mine developer announced it has lined up six companies to backstop the project.

Andrew Topf | September 1, 2016 | 7:41 pm

Anglo’s top shareholder to call vote on assets sale plan

South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns 14.5% of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2016 | 9:02 am

Joy Global misses expectations on weak mining equipment sales

The heavy machinery maker expects market conditions to remain weak…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2016 | 5:45 am

Barrick appoints new exec to restart Argentine side of Pascua-Lama

George Bee will assume as vice president of the Argentine…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2016 | 4:45 am

Ownership of Panguna copper-gold mine triggers fresh dispute

Conflict comes as Rio Tinto donated its majority stake in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2016 | 9:54 am

Experts survey sees gold moving up next week

For the first time in over a month, a majority of analysts see gold prices up in the coming week.

MINING.com Editor | March 17, 2013 | 8:28 am

Two dead during eviction of illegal miners in northern Peru

Illegal gold production in the South American nation has increased fivefold in the last six years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2013 | 5:54 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: How to become rich by digging gold from landfills

Millions of dollars worth of gold and silver are sitting in landfills hidden in old electronics' components.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2013 | 3:13 pm

Hundreds of workers sacked at BHP’s Escondida in Chile

The cause of their dismissal is their involvement in demonstrations for better wages and benefits early this month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2013 | 2:35 pm

German researchers develop mineral as flexible as rubber

Experts believe their invention could be a good replacement for asbestos.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2013 | 1:57 pm

Ten banks to back up Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi: report

The mine is currently operating under a temporary month-to-month budget from Rio's coffers

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2013 | 12:41 pm

Britain plunges into deep sea mining with American company

New industry could bring in as much as $60 billion for the country.

Kerry Hall | March 15, 2013 | 6:27 am

Is the price of gold manipulated Libor-style?

The Commodity Futures Commission is determining whether or not the big banks are manipulating gold prices daily.

MINING.com Editor | March 14, 2013 | 7:26 pm

Hochschild profits, shares hit by low silver price

A production dip also contributed to the profit decline.

MINING.com Editor | March 14, 2013 | 5:45 pm

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