December 4, 2013 Turquoise Hill sinks 26% The owner of the massive Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia is doubling its shares outstanding with a $2.4 billion rights offer.
December 3, 2013 Iron ore price blasts to 3-month high Chinese steel mills are humming and rapidly depleting domestic iron ore mines face tough new environment rules from Beijing translating into surging demand for imports.
December 2, 2013 Vale very much still in the running for Simandou Brazilian giant could end up with half of one of the world's greatest mining prizes.
December 2, 2013 Diamond prices to jump next year— Alrosa A steady diamond demand in Europe, paired with an ever growing appetite for these precious stones in China and India, are to blame, says Alrosa.
December 2, 2013 Barrick next chairman might get a helping hand from China John Thornton has strong connections to Asia, particularly China.
November 29, 2013 Chile’s Codelco’s Jan-Sept profit down 61%, output also low Copper production declined 0.3% in the period due to lower ore grades, harder rock and more complicated production processes.
November 29, 2013 Rio Tinto closing alumina refinery in Australia, 1,100 jobs to be lost The Gove refinery has been struggling for a while, due mainly to low prices.
November 28, 2013 Aluminum prices follow gold’s steps, down to four-year low Market struggling with oversupply.
November 28, 2013 Rio Tinto goes ahead with $400m iron ore expansion To boost output at its Australian iron ore mines in the Pilbara region.
November 27, 2013 Rio Tinto sells Brazilian iron ore project to Latin Resources Move comes on the heels of Rio’s decision to ditch two coal exploration licences in Queensland, Australia.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
