September 28, 2012 Report: ‘High-priced fuel syndrome’ the undiagnosed cause of the ailing global economy An energy analyst has concluded that the key factor causing the world's economic woes is ”high-priced fuel syndrome“ which induces sluggish growth and range of other ailments.
September 28, 2012 China’s economic slowdown to hit commodities exporters hard A new report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that commodities exporters and emerging economies will be hardest hit by slower growth in China and a concomitant decline…
September 27, 2012 Official: China eases control over thermal coal price On September 26, Zhou Fengqi, a consultant of the National Development and Reform Commission Energy Research Institute, said that the Chinese government will relinquish its control over the trading price…
September 27, 2012 Chinese oil company confident of Nexen takeover’s success China National Offshore Oil Corp's (CNOOC) believes its proposed $15.1 billion takeover of Canadian oil producer Nexen Inc. (TSX & NYSE:NXY) should go ahead without major hiccups as talks with…
September 27, 2012 BHP hopes for an extension to Olympic Dam expansion plan BHP Billiton, the world's number one miner, has put its $30 billion Olympic Dam copper-uranium expansion back in the spotlight by asking South Australia state for a 46-month extension for…
September 27, 2012 Tinkler toppled by debt woes and botched takeover bid Nathan Tinkler's fortune has plunged by over 50% since last year causing the electrician-turned-mining magnate to tumble to second place on a list of Australia's richest young entrepreneurs.
September 26, 2012 Gold will break previous high in near term Brien Lundin expects money printing by the Federal Reserve to raise gold above its $1,920/oz high, and as editor and publisher of Gold Newsletter, he considers it his job to…
September 26, 2012 BHP, Rio Tinto in talks with Chinese steelmakers over iron ore lump premiums for 4Q 2012 Industry sources confirmed today that BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto are holding talks with Chinese steelmakers over iron ore lump premiums for 4Q 2012.
September 26, 2012 BC to lead mining jobs creation in Canada: report British Columbia, Canada's most western province, will employ over 16,700 mining professionals in the next 10 years according to a report released Wednesday by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
