September 23, 2013 Friedland’s latest move: $24m in share placing to fund projects in Congo The proceeds of the offering will push forward the Kamoa copper discovery and the Kipushi zinc-copper-lead-germanium-precious metals project
September 19, 2013 Australia’s largest open cut zinc mine closing in 2016 Remediation at Century, the world’s third largest open cut zinc mine, is expected to take 120 years.
September 16, 2013 Chileans sue Swedish mining firm for $13.9 million A group of 707 Chileans is seeking compensation for health problems allegedly caused by Boliden's toxic waste dumped near their homes in the eighties.
September 9, 2013 China turns JP Morgan bullish on copper Investment bank goes tactically overweight on base metals (and closes underweight position on precious metals).
September 9, 2013 Kazakhstan’s mining industry worth almost $30 billion by 2017 The Asian country ranks in the top ten for coal, iron, and gold. It holds vast reserves of copper, it’s a well-known diamonds exporter and holds the 11th largest proven…
September 4, 2013 China’s number three zinc miner to acquire Aussie Perilya Deal that values the mining company at just under A$270 million.
August 22, 2013 Miners, metals rally as global manufacturing recovery picks up pace Europe's industrial activity climbs to more than two-year high, US recovery gathers steam and China serves up huge surprise.
August 16, 2013 Australian mining company sues Botswana Mount Burgess sues after Botswana denies license renewal.
August 15, 2013 Chinalco likely to buy Glencore Xstrata’s massive Peru copper mine Deal that could be worth more than $5 billion.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
