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.
December 23, 2012 Mining costs soar as productivity languishes, superfluous staff proliferate Excess sub-contractors and outdated construction techniques lead to cost blowouts and project delays
December 22, 2012 BHP rejects $50 million offer for Port Hedland resort BHP Billiton has turned down a AUD 50 million offer from a consortium of investors for a collapsed resort project at Port Hedland. BHP's move is expected to lead to…
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
