May 25, 2013

The commodities supercycle is ‘not dead, just resting’

Delaying big new mining projects is a "self-serving" strategy: supply shortages will eventually drive prices back up.

May 24, 2013

Gold Fields evaluates future of its copper-gold project in Kyrgyzstan

Project review will consider options to boost shareholder value, without necessarily resulting in a transaction, the company said.

May 24, 2013

New securities law in Mongolia cleans path for Tavan Tolgoi IPO

The new law can be the solution cash-strapped state-owned developer of Tavan Tolgoi has been looking for years.

May 24, 2013

Vedanta raises $1.7bn, India’s largest ever offshore bond sale

This is a landmark transaction for Vedanta, which is joining domestic peers in catching the flood of US dollars being unleashed by central banks.

May 23, 2013

Gold price up $24, hits one-week high

"The stock market is starting to deal with how they handle things if the training wheels are taken off."

May 22, 2013

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer wins royalties dispute over Chinese firm

"It is a significant victory for Mineralogy and an important vindication of the rule of Australian law."

May 22, 2013

Six reasons why gold stocks will begin a huge rally

It’s been a tough road for precious metals but the path ahead has strong potential.

May 22, 2013

Copper peaks to six-week high on supply concerns due to Grasberg suspension

It reached $7,525, its highest level since April 12.

May 21, 2013

Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup

Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.”

May 18, 2013

Afghanistan starts new commercial oil production in July

The China National Petroleum Corporation will operate the project.