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 To become a major minerals producer, Venezuela’s biggest challenge is itself Venezuela has its eye on becoming a major minerals producer, though its capacity to do so is in question, according to Maplecroft's principal Latin America analyst James Lockhart-Smith.
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 Fortescue’s Solomon iron ore expansion back on track as spot prices rebound Pilbara expansion to be completed in 2013
December 26, 2012 Ten amazing metal stories from 2012 From silver-lined prophylactics to iron Buddhas from space, 2012 has seen some strange and fascinating stories on the topics of both base and precious metals
December 26, 2012 Rio Tinto lawyer detained in Mongolia released just in time for Christmas Chief lawyer for SouthGobi denied permission to leave Mongolia two months ago
December 24, 2012 Anglo resumes work at Minas Rio Green light for transmission line was the final hurdle to clear.
December 24, 2012 WISCO expects to record sales of CNY 200 billion in 2012 The group recorded sales of over CNY 210 billion (USD 33.61 billion) in 2011.
December 24, 2012 The greatest mining flameouts of 2012 The notable flops, failures and flameouts of the year.
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
