April 20, 2013

Iraq-Jordanian $18bn pipeline: Reality or fantasy?

Agreement announced to construct a 1,043 mile-long new dual $18 billion pipeline to transport Iraqi crude oil and natural gas to Jordan.

April 19, 2013

Rio Tinto apologises to shareholders over Alcan

Rio Tinto CEO offers an honest review of the infamous Alcan deal.

April 19, 2013

Speculators pushed gold price down, but physical demand is hot: World Gold Council

Households hungry for gold bargains.

April 18, 2013

India supreme court lifts blanket ban on iron ore mining

India is the world's third largest producer of iron ore.

April 18, 2013

Unique pink diamond fetches almost $40 million in NYC

It is the second-highest price ever paid for a gem sold at auction.

April 18, 2013

Copper hammered again, lowest level in 18 months

Copper prices dropped for the second straight day on Thursday.

April 17, 2013

AREVA discovers big uranium deposit in Mongolia

The company reported 50,000 tonnes of uranium in inferred resources.

April 17, 2013

How Canadian mining can maintain its global competitive edge

Canada should not take for granted its position as a mining industry giant.

April 17, 2013

Bumi founder Rothschild pleased to see CFO leave

Bumi CFO Scott Merillees will not stand for re-election.

April 16, 2013

Rio Tinto copper output hit hard by Utah landslide, to fall 20%

The giant miner revealed, however, a spike in first-quarter production, which sent the shares up 1.9% to 3,028p in London and received a pre-market gain estimated in 4.6% to $46.40…