March 10, 2013

Mongolia working hard to avoid the mistakes of 2009 with new mining law

The Law with the Long Name enacted in 2009 abruptly cancelled 200 mining and exploration licences.

March 9, 2013

US raises serious concerns over Oyu Tolgoi’s environmental, social impact

Won't vote on World Bank funding of $4.5 billion debt package sought by Rio Tinto.

March 9, 2013

Bull market for gold no secret in Japan

In some countries, the precious metal's price is soaring.

March 9, 2013

South Korea buys 20 tonnes of gold for $1.03 billion

The central bank now holds 104.4 tonnes.

March 8, 2013

Ten Bumi executives desert the ship

The firm is moving forward with the separation plan from the Bakrie Group and London-listed parent Bumi Plc.

March 7, 2013

Commodities ‘supercycle’ will last another 15 years: JP Morgan

The current slowdown is just a pause in the commodity supercycle’s 'continuing spin.'

March 7, 2013

The UK goes after a piece of the Afghan $1 trillion mining pie

The government has set up a three-year, $15 million plan to back mining and oil and gas projects in Afghanistan.

March 6, 2013

Golden replica of Messi’s left foot on sale for ‘only’ $5.25m

Sculpture weighs 25kg and it goes on sale this Thursday.

March 6, 2013

A new chapter for Turkey?

In 2012, the country was the best performer among the emerging markets.

March 6, 2013

Warehouse stocks surging 40% just the start of copper sea change

Large buyer sees the most metal on offer for the first time in seven years.