December 17, 2012

SEC endorses JPMorgan copper ETF

The resolution makes it easier for the U.S. bank to launch its product.

December 17, 2012

First Quantum seeks to create world’s biggest copper producer with hostile Inmet bid

Inmet shareholders approached directly with sweetened deal

December 17, 2012

Ivernia announces appointment of Wayne Richardson as president and CEO

Ivernia announced that the company and its wholly owned, Rosslyn Hill Mining subsidiary have entered into management services agreements with Enirgi Group and its wholly owned affiliate Enirgi Metal Group.

December 16, 2012

First Quantum Minerals announces intention to make C$5.1 billion offer for Inmet – opportunity to create global copper leader

"The enlarged group will draw on the best physical and human resources of both First Quantum and Inmet, to create a premier, widely-held base metals company "

December 16, 2012

INFOGRAPHIC: Stunning growth in the developing world’s new millionaires

Brazil and China lead the pack

December 16, 2012

Chinese acquire controlling stake in Namibian copper mine with AUD$30m investment

Heilongjiang Heilong and West Minerals set to obtain controlling stake in Australia's International Base Metals

December 15, 2012

Chinese investors make foray into Alaskan mining

A Chinese fund has contributed $3 million in financing to explorations for copper, gold, zinc and silver at two project sites in Alaska

December 14, 2012

Teck announces decision in phase 1 of Upper Columbia River litigation

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) ("Teck") announced today that the Federal District Court for Eastern Washington has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in Phase 1…

December 14, 2012

A ‘very different’ platinum market swings into 600,000oz deficit

South African output falls to 11-year low after labour unrest.

December 14, 2012

Fantastic mining facts for the festive season

Mining IQ has published its 4th edition of the Weird and Wonderful World of Mining just in time for Christmas