December 7, 2012 When the big just keeps getting bigger – Duluth releases new metals resource A significant increase in the enormous Twin Metals polymetallic resource in Minnesota, and identified higher grade zones, means the project economics just look like getting better and better
December 7, 2012 CHART: Iron ore is having a great December as Chinese stockpiles are slashed Things are shaping up nicely for 2013.
December 7, 2012 Afghanistan grants key copper and gold permits The government of Afghanistan announced Friday its preferred bidders for three of its four current mineral tenders, with a consortium backed by City of London banker Ian Hannam, former BHP…
December 7, 2012 High mining wages deprive the South Pole of workers Venerable Antarctic work program forced to extend deadline due to lack of applicants
December 7, 2012 China lifts outlook for mining sector in 2013 with accelerated infrastructure spending Chinese economy to recover via investment in infrastructure and property
December 6, 2012 Vale says Chinese ban on its giant ships should be lifted next year 400,000 dead-weight tonne vessels costing $100 million each have never offloaded in China.
December 6, 2012 Mining machinery sits idle as Australia prices itself out of projects Leading equipment provider reports that third of units sit unleased as project opportunities dry up
December 6, 2012 Global mining sector shows mild improvement as key activity index hits six month peak Aggregate market cap also reaches highest point since April
December 5, 2012 Crusader Resources obtains license for Posse iron ore Long-awaited iron ore project finally obtains approval
December 5, 2012 Chinese companies harvest metals via ‘urban mining’ of electronic junk Chinese enterprises are turning to "urban mining" to satisfy the country's voracious appetite for metals
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
