November 10, 2013

Companies seek to reduce dependence on Chinese REEs

2013 will be an important year for the development of rare earth elements (REEs) in China and abroad.

November 10, 2013

Copper catch up

Consider that this game of ‘Copper Catch Up’ is not going to happen in 100 years, it’s happening now.

November 8, 2013

Indian gold sales plunge as premiums reach $70 an oz

Some traders report as much as a 75% drop in sales.

November 8, 2013

Bumi closer to split with the Bakries, says lacks proof family has cash for it

Miner called shareholders to approve the long-sought separation on December 4.

November 7, 2013

Dubai’s weight loss champions get gold; city says next year’s reward will be ‘bigger than gold’

City paid winners a total of 16.8kg in gold on Thursday.

November 7, 2013

BHP Borneo coal plans may put ecosystem, orangutans at risk

"If BHP continues with its plans for open cut mines, it will be a disaster for the local people, and it will be a disaster for these fragile ecosystems."

November 6, 2013

Mongolia revokes 106 exploration licences

Exploration companies operating in the Asian nation have become collateral damage in a criminal case involving former senior government employees at Mongolia's mining regulator.

November 5, 2013

BC and Alberta one step closer to moving Alberta’s oil to Asian markets

Alberta and BC premiers reach framework agreement on moving energy resources.

November 5, 2013

Will Indians keep buying gold?

With a stagnating economy and weak Rupee, will Indians continue to pour money into gold?

November 5, 2013

Iron ore price starts November with a bang

Iron ore price is up 3% over two sessions as global steel output picks up pace.