October 2, 2012 Leading investors disappointed with Xstrata’s takeover ‘on the cheap’ Leading investors in Swiss commodities giant Xstrata (LSE:XSTA) have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the board's recommendation of a merger with Glencore (LSE:GLEN) for what they believe to be…
October 1, 2012 It may be time to book some profits in the mining stocks It's been a great run over the last two months but it may be time to tighten stops on mining stocks.
October 1, 2012 Glencore slammed with tax dodge accusations Glencore (LSX:GLEN) has been accused of dodging millions of pounds in tax through the use of complex derivatives to artificially reduce profits.
September 30, 2012 Finland has plans afoot to phase out coal Finland could become the first European country to end usage of coal in energy production.
September 30, 2012 Binge-drinking broker pushes oil prices to 8-month high during black out The actions of an inebriated broker during a booze-induced black-out pushed global oil prices to an 8 month high.
September 30, 2012 Xstrata board endorses Glencore merger deal just shy of deadline Xstrata's board will recommend the merger of the company with fellow Swiss commodities giant Glencore.
September 29, 2012 U.S. Labor Department announces $1.15 million Crandall Canyon disaster settlement A settlement in the "tragedy that should have never happened" is awaiting final approval by a federal judge.
September 29, 2012 Latin America poised to become uranium superpower Uranium exploration and production is on a fast track in Latin American, as investors begin to realize that a few small-cap companies are controlling deposits that could be worth billions…
September 29, 2012 What does gold have going for it? Gold no longer has a legal role in the world’s monetary system, but because of a collapse of faith in sovereign obligations and lack of trust in governments and financial…
China aluminum output at record, steel below 1 billion tons Aluminum production increased 2.4% to to 45.02 million tons, having risen every year this decade. January 19, 2026 | 09:27 am
