November 4, 2013 Mongolian coal mine resumes operations Suspended in July 2012, the Ulan Ovoo thermal coal project is up and running again.
November 3, 2013 Embrace nuclear energy: Climate scientists to environmental groups Wind and solar power won't be enough to prevent extreme climate change, top climate scientists say in open letter to environmental groups.
November 1, 2013 Glencore Xstrata sells 80% stake in copper project The Frieda River project in Papua New Guinea is one of Asia-Pacific's largest copper deposits.
November 1, 2013 Ghana officials nab 43 more illegal miners At its peak, illegal mining in Ghana involved an estimated 50,000 Chinese nationals.
October 31, 2013 Another Canadian miner fights over rights in Kyrgyzstan Stans Energy is seeking close to US$118 million in compensation for losses and damage through an international arbitration action launched Thursday.
October 31, 2013 Kyrgyz officials risk corruption charges over Centerra’s Kumtor mine Three former ministers have already been charged with corruption.
October 30, 2013 WTO tells China to drop restrictions on rare earths exports The World Trade Organization has not confirmed the news yet.
October 30, 2013 Nobel winner Fama downplays QE risks to Tea Party hero Santelli "They're basically neutral events...I don't think they do very much."
October 29, 2013 September central bank gold changes around the world Central bank gold buying is down from a red hot 2012.
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
