December 30, 2012

It’s getting warm in Antarctica, but mining still a pipe dream

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is warming at three times the global average. Would this open the door for mining?

December 29, 2012

Egypt to boost mining in 2013, but first will ‘reconsider’ current licenses

The new authorities are considering offering a number of international bids for mineral exploration, particularly for gold.

December 28, 2012

Exponential gains in solar efficiency could make it half the price of coal by 2030

Researchers believe Moore's Law is applicable to solar power

December 28, 2012

China’s share of global export market rises to over 11%

China gains despite global contraction

December 28, 2012

Strong performance from mining sector lends an edge to European stocks

STOXX 600 European basic resources index gains1.4% on signs that growth is picking up in China

December 27, 2012

HD Mining refuses to show B.C. unions the files on work permits for Chinese miners

The Canadian miner that is bringing in hundreds of miners from China to work on a northern B.C. coal operation is refusing to release its files on the temporary work…

December 27, 2012

China and Japan could clash in 2013

Leading international relations expert says open warfare could break out between China and Japan next year

December 27, 2012

EU still subsidising coal industry despite climate change

Climate change is killing nearly 400,000 people worldwide each year and it is already costing the global economy €930bn annually – warns think-tank

December 24, 2012

SouthGobi provides update on Mongolian independent authority against corruption investigation

The IAAC has confirmed to SouthGobi that it is continuing with its investigation into historical licensing issues.

December 24, 2012

The greatest mining flameouts of 2012

The notable flops, failures and flameouts of the year.