March 7, 2013 The UK goes after a piece of the Afghan $1 trillion mining pie The government has set up a three-year, $15 million plan to back mining and oil and gas projects in Afghanistan.
March 6, 2013 Friedland on headless miners, dodos and ethical platinum Legendary mining financier more than lives up to his reputation as a salesman and astute commentator on the industry.
March 6, 2013 First Quantum rises after booking $1.2bn compensation for Congo confiscation Without the once off payment mining profits fell 16%.
March 6, 2013 Warehouse stocks surging 40% just the start of copper sea change Large buyer sees the most metal on offer for the first time in seven years.
March 5, 2013 Toronto junior rockets 40% ahead of Turkey pre-feasibility Aldridge Minerals is due to release a study on its gold and polymetallic deposit in central Turkey before the end of the month.
March 5, 2013 Mining can be a blessing for foreign aid: UN United Nations Development Program chief supports Canada's mix of mining with foreign aid.
March 5, 2013 Peru to double current copper output by 2016: mine minister The country expects about $2 billion in revenue.
March 5, 2013 Copper, gold and laundered money: Peru’s main exports in 2012 The South American nation’s extractive sector accounts for some 60% of the economy.
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
