February 14, 2013 Rio Tinto smashed by largest ever loss, new CEO vows cuts The mining giant provided investors with a sour Valentine’s treat as it posted a $3 billion loss, its first ever full-year loss.
February 12, 2013 Glencore-Xstrata post poor key metals output The miners joint production numbers released by Glencore revealed a decline in output across key metals such as coal and copper.
February 9, 2013 Chinese bank calls $1.6 trillion local government debt a timebomb "Impulsive" newly elected local governments over-invest in large infrastructure projects in China. Like this 42km long bridge.
February 8, 2013 Japan commences rare earth extraction in the Caribbean Nippon Light Metals has commenced the extraction of rare earth minerals found in red bauxite mud in Jamaica's Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.
February 7, 2013 Fresh blow to Nat Rothschild in Indonesian coal boardroom brawl Advisory firm tells shareholder to vote against some of his proposals.
February 7, 2013 Uranium supply threatened by force majeur in Kazakhstan and Niger Uranium supply in key producers Kazakhstan and Nigeria could be severely impeded by weather problems and political turmoil.
February 7, 2013 Glencore could be looking at First Quantum takeover Glasenberg is known as a voracious dealmaker and is said to prefer acquisitions over organic growth.
February 5, 2013 Kazakhstan reinforcing its leadership in the global uranium race Kazakhstan continues to lead the world in uranium production.
February 5, 2013 Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.
February 5, 2013 Gold and silver to surge on Asian demand: Leeb Renowned investment expert Stephen Leeb says gold and silver are set to embark upon "the greatest bull market people will ever see in their lifetimes" amidst an industrial squeeze and…
Another arrest made in ‘largest gold heist in Canadian history’ In April 2023 about 880 pounds of gold was offloaded from a flight at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport after arriving from Zurich, along with C$2.5 million in cash. January 12, 2026 | 04:55 pm
