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China wants to buy iron ore from a wider pool of sellers

China plans to diversify iron ore imports and increase the ratio from independent miners to 50%, according to comments made Wang Xiaoqi, vice-chairman of the China Iron and Steel Association.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 14, 2012 | 4:41 pm

Mining equity bargains abound, but buy with care: Ivan Lo

It may look as if almost any mining stock you see these days is a bargain just waiting to be plucked.

The Gold Report | July 14, 2012 | 11:39 am

Summer doldrums

With gold, silver, and their miners’ stocks drifting listlessly near correction lows, the sentiment in precious-metals land is even more pessimistic than usual.

Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | July 14, 2012 | 8:59 am

Despite Educational Initiative still Accidents due to Rib and Roof Falls – Fine for Mine Operator

As reported on WorkersCompensation.com the U.S. Department of Labor’s MSHA proposed penalties in the amount of over $ 500,000 to a coal […]

Susanne Iberle | July 13, 2012 | 11:06 pm

Egyptian billionaire pays $492 million for La Mancha Resources

Naguib Sawiris,an Egyptian mobile phone entrepreneur, is paying $492 million for gold miner La Mancha Resources (TSE:LMA).

Michael Allan McCrae | July 13, 2012 | 8:30 pm

Nationalization worries and Oppenheimers’ exit: MINING.com’s top stories last week

It is mid-July, the heart of the summer, but there was news to be had. Here are our readers favourite stories last […]

Michael Allan McCrae | July 13, 2012 | 7:16 pm

Copper tops $3.50 after ‘significant pick-up’ in Chinese investment

“We are looking for a small rebound in the third quarter and a bigger rebound in the fourth quarter.”

Frik Els | July 13, 2012 | 6:52 pm

Ecuador to ‘make it easier’ for mining companies

Mining companies exploring and operating in Ecuador had some good news yesterday as President Rafael Correa said on state-owned radio station, Radio Publica, he might need to make it easier for miners from now on.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2012 | 5:31 pm

Ousted Vale CEO back with a bang

Brazilian billionaire André Esteves has teamed up with Roger Agnelli, kicked out of iron ore giant Vale by government shareholders last year, to create their own mining company with an initial investment of $520 million.

Frik Els | July 13, 2012 | 4:48 pm

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