February 23, 2014

China hunts top party officials who protected mafioso mining tycoon

Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.

January 20, 2014

Panama holds $200bn in mineral resources waiting to be mined — Government

The country has identified 50 billion pounds of copper reserves, 12 million ounces of gold, 25,000 ounces of silver and 250 tons of molybdenum.

December 13, 2013

Augusta shares surge as giant Arizona copper mine clears hurdle

Vancouver's Augusta Resource Corp opened 18% higher on Friday after the release of a positive environmental statement on its Arizona copper mine.

October 12, 2013

Thompson Creek CEO says goodbye, leaves behind diversified miner

Says diversification helped cushion the fall when molybdenum prices tanked.

October 7, 2013

Thompson Creek Metals company celebrates the opening of Mt. Milligan with dedication ceremony

Through September 30, 2013, the mill has produced approximately 1,600 tonnes of saleable concentrate.

September 12, 2013

EPA raid on Alaska’s gold mines triggers federal probe

Agency officials took part last month in an "armed inspection" to several gold mines near the remote town of Chicken, Alaska.

July 30, 2013

Anglo American under fire for planned gold-copper mine in Alaska

The polemic Pebble Mine project has sparked fresh opposition after BBC World News' Monday report.

June 19, 2013

China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project

Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity.

June 3, 2013

Survey of mining executives reveals renewed pessimism in the sector

Iron ore, molybdenum and nickel are the main commodities executives see as having the highest likelihood of depreciating in value over the next three years.

May 30, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Pebble Project economics and employment

Insights on the impacts of the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska.