September 9, 2013 The best indicator of China’s commodity trade is on an insane surge Freight rates for iron-ore carrying vessels are up an astonishing 67% since end of August.
September 9, 2013 Cigar Lake production delayed again; Cameco to miss 2013 target Additional construction required for safety reasons.
September 9, 2013 Kazakhstan’s mining industry worth almost $30 billion by 2017 The Asian country ranks in the top ten for coal, iron, and gold. It holds vast reserves of copper, it’s a well-known diamonds exporter and holds the 11th largest proven…
September 9, 2013 Glencore Xstrata must defend merits of $46 billion merger Investors want more returns, less project spending.
September 8, 2013 Abbott’s carbon tax unwind will face obstacles "He's gonna need the persuasive skills of someone like Henry Kissinger."
September 6, 2013 Brazilian regulator launches new probe into Batista CVM is is investigating whether Batista and five other executives of the petroleum firm broke market rules regulating the disclosure of information.
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.
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