February 14, 2013

CHART: China will grow at 8% for the next 18 years

All the Chinese have to do is emulate South Korea.

February 14, 2013

Moody’s issues water warning to miners

Scarcity puts pressure on capex and raises operational risks.

February 14, 2013

$195 billion in metal and fuel will just fly past the earth

Asteroid mining.

February 13, 2013

Chile mining set for two break-out years as $14bn projects come on stream

It's not only copper production that's ramping up, but massive iron ore and gold projects are also nearing completion.

February 13, 2013

Proposed rail line serving Labrador iron ore range won’t be studied

Conditions in the global economy prevent undertaking the project at this time

February 12, 2013

Breakfast cereal is an excellent source of iridium

The second densest element

February 11, 2013

The Pope quits: Who will give Anglo’s Cutifani divine assistance now?

Entering Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani, recently turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations. Will the Pope Benedict XVI's exit affect Anglo's decisions?

February 9, 2013

Chinese bank calls $1.6 trillion local government debt a timebomb

"Impulsive" newly elected local governments over-invest in large infrastructure projects in China. Like this 42km long bridge.

February 8, 2013

Windfall tax on Aussie miners falls flat

$130 million over the first 6 months versus $2 billion target for the year.

February 7, 2013

Kenya’s new mining tax discourages investment

Gross proceeds from transfers of shares or property subject to withholding tax.