BHP, Rio to inject $10bn in Australia’s iron ore sector
Signs of recovery in the resource industry.
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Gold hits 3-week high on disappointing U.S. jobs data
Weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data dampened expectations that the Federal Reserve will start to taper its bond-buying program in the coming months.
Romania delays Rosia Montana gold mine report to mid-November
Parliament's special commission couldn't agree on a recommendation by Oct. 20, the original deadline.
Canadian First Nation free to protest against shale gas— judge
A Moncton court lifted Monday an injunction against the Elsipogtog First Nation that prevented them from blocking SWN Resources' operations.
Oyu Tolgoi’s first international copper, gold shipment on its way to China
Operator Turquoise Hill expected to confirm news at some point Monday.
About 50% of B.C. junior miners won’t be around by 2015—report
The 15 mining executives interviewed said this is "healthy" and part of the industry’s "natural cycle."
Thousands march against large-scale mining in Uruguay
About 2,000 people rallied in Uruguay’s capital, demanding the government to stop London-based Zamin Ferrous's $3 billion Valentines iron ore mine and other major projects.
Violent shale gas protests in New Brunswick threaten to hit rest of Canada
A wave of pacific demonstrations hit the country Thursday evening and more are expected on Friday.
Hundreds attack Aussie miner offices in Kyrgyzstan
Group opposes letting foreigners mine Kyrgyzstan’s resources.
China to become world’s main consumer of base metals by 2017— report
Wood Mackenzie also predicts the global base metals market will grow from 96Mt in 2013 to 122 Mt by the end of 2018.
US widens lead over Europe in critical minerals race: WSJ
US critical minerals spending is outpacing Europe, raising fears EU manufacturers may stay reliant on China for key raw materials.