September 6, 2013 The 10 biggest mining deals of 2012 Xstrata couldn't save 2012 from having the lowest number of mining industry transactions since 2005.
September 6, 2013 Europe’s Detroit: Bankrupt Romanian coal mining town Aninoasa coal mine closed in 2006 leading the way to economic ruin.
September 5, 2013 Venezuelan oil survey digs up prehistoric animals Findings include a bus-sized crocodile and a three-meter pelican.
September 5, 2013 Global mining deals down 74% and not much hope for 2014 PwC said the statistics reflected a shift by miners from buyers to sellers.
September 5, 2013 From Cherry Point to China: ‘Bizarre’ mission creep of Washington state coal terminal review State review of proposed coal terminal will take into account carbon-dioxide impact when coal shipped from Washington is burned in other nations.
September 4, 2013 Hostile takeovers gone bad: Steve Todoruk How do big mining companies and small exploration companies hammer out takeover deals with the takeover premiums that shareholders expect? What happens when negotiations go wrong?
September 4, 2013 Dodd-Frank reform on the line: SEC won’t appeal ruling against disclosure Commission will redraft the law instead.
September 4, 2013 Queensland Premier promises not to hike coal royalties again Reassures companies at BHP and Mitsubishi's coal mine opening.
September 4, 2013 Top miners to spend $244b in the next two years BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto seem to believe the recovery has began.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am