March 13, 2013 Russia set to drive long-term demand for uranium: report Russia's 1993 disarmament treaty, which requires the nation to unload the radioactive material from discarded nuclear weapons, expires this year.
March 13, 2013 Rio Tinto in Guinea: Will it stay or will it go? Simandou, expected to cost more than $10 billion, is proving too costly for the giant miner, currently focused on selling non-core operations to curb costs and bolster its balance sheet.
March 13, 2013 BHP refutes accusations of bribery linked to the Beijing Olympics The miner allegedly provided inducements, hospitality and gifts to Chinese and other foreign officials before and during the 2008 Olympics.
March 12, 2013 Iron ore fall strikes projects, miners and frightens investors The steelmaking commodity hit a 2½-month low Monday as Chinese steelmakers resist restocking frightened by weakening economic data.
March 12, 2013 BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.
March 11, 2013 Indian girls shine with Rio Tinto Diamonds coaching program Rio Tinto Diamonds is delighted with the 100 per cent pass rate in recent high school examinations for local children in the communities surrounding its developing Bunder diamond mine in…
March 11, 2013 Rio Tinto’s miner dead four days before found Australian miners and unions say the rising number of mine deaths that go unnoticed for days is concerning.
March 9, 2013 US raises serious concerns over Oyu Tolgoi’s environmental, social impact Won't vote on World Bank funding of $4.5 billion debt package sought by Rio Tinto.
March 4, 2013 China ousts the US as the world’s main oil importer Since the mid-1970s and until today the US held the world’s largest net oil importer position.
March 1, 2013 Turquoise Hill jumps 11% after allaying Oyu Tolgoi fears Vancouver company calls ongoing negotiations with Mongolia government productive.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
