January 18, 2013 Glencore and Xstrata postpone final merger date, but get Eskom’s support Eskom's announcement removes one of the last few hurdles in the two companies' quest to create the world's fourth-biggest diversified miner.
January 14, 2013 Arctic oil extraction frozen, but mining to bring a melting $100 billion in investments While the US interior department has launched a review of Shell’s whole Arctic oil drilling programme, mining projects look promising.
January 9, 2013 Hudbay Minerals slides after copper production cut, costs rise Trout Lake and Chisel North mines reach the end of their mine lives
January 8, 2013 Zinc key ingredient to make the ultimate portable battery The innovation could enable a completely new generation of devices, known so far as wearable electronics.
January 7, 2013 Cutifani lined up for top job at Anglo Two sources familiar with the situation said Cutifani will replace Carroll.
January 2, 2013 Egypt halts Centamin gold exports Centamin was the only large producer in the country
January 1, 2013 Canada mulls allowing China to pursue gargantuan metals project in the Arctic Copper and zinc project could bring billions to Nunavut's Izok Corridor
December 29, 2012 Egypt to boost mining in 2013, but first will ‘reconsider’ current licenses The new authorities are considering offering a number of international bids for mineral exploration, particularly for gold.
December 26, 2012 Some facts about northern Ontario’s massive Ring of Fire mining deposits Chromium is the Ring of Fire's main claim to fame, but there are also proposals to mine nickel there, and hopes for copper, zinc, gold and palladium.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
