Large-scale deals to head down the mineshaft in 2013: PwC
The number of global deals has fallen to its lowest level since 2005.
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Japan’s massive rare earth discovery threatens China’s supremacy
The deposit contains rare earths that are 20 to 30 times more concentrated than those coming from China.
Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments
Mine will substantially reduce the country's dependence on international markets by supplying up to 30% of the current local needs.
Mercury pollution linked to illegal gold mining in Peru reaches lethal levels
This is the main conclusion of a new study of mercury contamination in fish and humans in the Peruvian jungle.
Latin America chooses mining investment over environment: report
Study reveals some Latin American countries are racing to attract foreign investors eager to cash in on natural resources.
At least 35 killed in attack on mining hub in Congo
Rebels attacked the copper and cobalt-rich province of Katanga, home to several mines and projects.
Napoleon’s engagement ring to Josephine to go for $20,000 in auction
It will be auctioned on Sunday in France.
Harry Winston sells its luxury division to Swatch
The Swatch Group is paying $750 million plus the assumption of up to $250 million of pro forma net debt.
Argentine court bans Vale from closing down $11bn potash project
The miner must "abstain from ... dismantling installations (and) removing tools, machinery and other work implements" or face heavy fines otherwise.
First Quantum takes over Inmet: a new copper giant is born
The new merged company projects a 1.3 million tonnes of copper output per year by 2018.
Coal demand hits fresh high as US output rises — IEA
Coal keeps defying forecasts, with US output rebounding even as clean energy expands and long-term demand finally nears a peak.
