July 2, 2013

BHP Billiton to cut contractors at its iron ore operations

The world’s largest miner is fast-tracking the modernization of its Pilbara iron ore division.

July 1, 2013

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamonds debut in Israel

Rio Tinto has announced that rough diamonds from its Diavik mine in Canada will, for the first time, be available for viewing in Israel.

June 29, 2013

Barrick Gold anticipates $5.5bn write-down

Additional "significant" impairment charges on other assets such as goodwill.

June 28, 2013

Why investors aren’t biting on a BC oil refinery

Compared to gains that can be had from new oil production, expected gains from new refineries are scant these days.

June 28, 2013

Argex Announces Purchase Agreement with PPG

Argex Titanium Inc. (TSX-V: RGX) announced today that it has entered into a long-term supply agreement with PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) relating to titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment suitable for…

June 28, 2013

Copper slump to cause Chile $4bn in lost revenue: authorities

Only in royalties Chile's state would lose $2 billion this year.

June 28, 2013

Maccaferri Opens a New Manufacturing Facility in California

Maccaferri, Inc. will be opening a new 49,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Sacramento, California area, which is more than double the Company’s current space.

June 28, 2013

Anglo hires banks to sell up to 50% of Minas Rio iron ore

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley and UBS AG are said to be in charge of luring investors.

June 28, 2013

BHP’s cost cutting measures reach iron ore division

So far the world's largest mining company has not laid off anyone from its iron ore workforce.

June 28, 2013

Planetary Resources and 3D Systems Announce Investment Collaboration

3D Systems(NYSE:DDD) has joined asteroid miner Planetary Resources’ core group of investors and will be a collaborative partner in assisting Planetary Resources to develop and manufacture components of its ARKYD…