Mongolia downgrade bolsters Turquoise Hill in Oyu Tolgoi talks
Rio Tinto's hand strengthened in bitter negotiations over future of TRQ's massive mine after S&P cites mining policy as a reason for country's credit downgrade.
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John Thornton is touted for "strategy" and "global perspective"
Goldman: Don’t get too greedy, close out your gold shorts
Investment bank still sees declines further out as gold price consolidates above $1,400 an ounce.
Brazil’s iron ore industry loses ground in the global market
The country's share in the global iron ore market has dropped 7.5% decrease since 2000, close to mid-1970s levels.
Lower coal prices take a toll on Teck profit
Miner blamed sharp drops in coal and copper prices for the lower profit.
Chile rejects Barrick’s appeal to resume work at Pascua Lama
Construction on the Chilean side of the troubled gold and silver project has been halted since April 10.
INFOGRAPHIC: Financial illiteracy in the US
US study finds many Americans grade themselves with a C, D or F letter grade.
Social costs of Western Australia’s mining boom
There's always a bit of gloom alongside the boom.
